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lf the earth of radius R, while rotating with angular velocity ro becomes stand still, what will be the effect on the weight of a body of mass rn at a latitude of 45°?

A

Remains unchanged

B

Decreases by R `omega^2`

C

Increases by R `omega^2`

D

Increases by R `omega^2//2`

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