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If earth were to shrink suddenly, what would happen to the length of the day ? |
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Answer» If earth were to shrink suddenly, its radius `R` would decrease. The moment of inertia of earth `I = (2)/(5)MR^(2)` would decrease. As no external torque is acting on earth, its angular momentum `L = I omega = I(2pi)/(T)` remains constant. As I decreases, T must decrease. Hence the length of the day will decrease. |
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