67th B.P.S.C. (Re-Exam) (Pre) 2022
If the spinning speed of the earth increases, then the weight of the body at the equator will
aIncrease
bDecrease✓ Correct
cRemain same
dDoubled
eNone of the above/More than one of the above
Explanation
On a rotating body, at the equator, a centrifugal force acts. This force acts against gravitational force, due to which a decrease in weight is observed at the equator. Note–At the equator, the centrifugal effect arises due to rotation.
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