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If the earth were to suddenly contract to half of its present radius without any change in its mass, the duration (in hrs.) of the new day will be nearly

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a

12

b

24

c

14

d

6

answer is C.

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Detailed Solution

The total angular momentum of the earth will be conserved.

I1ω1=I2ω2 

25MR2×2π24=25M(R2)22πT1 

T1=244=6hours

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If the earth were to suddenly contract to half of its present radius without any change in its mass, the duration (in hrs.) of the new day will be nearly