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If the earth suddenly stops rotating about its axis the value of g at the equator will:

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remains same
decrease by `omega^(2)` R factor
Increase by `omega^(2)` R factor
Increase by `omega` R factor.

Solution :Due to rotation `g.=g-Romega^(2) cos^(2)lambda`. If earth STOPS rotating then `omega=0 therefore g.=g` i.e. the value g. increases by `Romega^(2)cos^(2)lambda`. At EQUATOR `lambda=0^(@)`.
`therefore` The value of gravity increases by `Rw^(2)`.
So, the correct CHOICE is (C ).


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