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If a man at the equator would weigh `(3//5)`th of his weight, the angular speed of the earth is

A

`sqrt(v/(3R))`

B

`sqrt((2g)/(3R))`

C

`sqrt((2g)/(5R))`

D

`sqrt((2g)/(7R))`

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The correct Answer is:
C

`mg'=mg-mRomega^(2)cos^(2)phi`
Now, `3/5mg=mg-mRomega^(2)`
or `mRomega^(2)=mg-3/5mg`
`=3/5mg` or `omega=sqrt((2g)/(5R))`
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