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If earth contracts to half of its present radius what would be the length of the day at equator ?

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To solve the problem of determining the length of the day at the equator if the Earth contracts to half of its present radius, we can follow these steps: ### Step 1: Understand the Concept of Angular Momentum Angular momentum (L) is conserved in a closed system where no external torque acts. The angular momentum is given by the formula: \[ L = I \cdot \omega \] where \( I \) is the moment of inertia and \( \omega \) is the angular velocity. ### Step 2: Calculate the Moment of Inertia for the Earth ...
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