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On account of the earth rotating about its axis

A

the linear velocity of objects at equator is greater than at other places.

B

the angular velocity of object at equator is more than that of object at poles.

C

the linear velocity of object at all places at the earth is equal, but angular velocity is different.

D

at all places the angular velocity and linear velocity are uniform.

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