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Q.

Suppose that the angular velocity of rotation of earth is increased. Then, as a consequence

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a

Weight of the object, everywhere on the earth, will decrease.

b

There will be no change in weight anywhere on the earth.

c

Except at poles, weight of the object on the earth will decrease.

d

Weight of the object, everywhere on the earth, will increase.

answer is C.

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Effect of rotation of earth on acceleration due to gravity is given by  g'=gRω2cos2ϕ
Where ϕ  is the latitude angle. There will be no change in gravity at poles because ϕ=90°  at the poles and at all other points as ω  increases, g'  will decrease.
 

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