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`R` is the radius of the earth and `omega` is its angular velocity and `g_(p)` is the value of `g` at the poles. The effective value of `g` at the latitude `lambda=60^(@)` will be equal to

A

`g_p-1/4Romega^2`

B

`g_p-3/4Romega^2`

C

`g_p-Romega^2`

D

`g_p+1/4Romega^2`

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