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What will be the effect on the weight of a body placed on the surface on the Earth, if Earth suddenly stops rotating?

A

no effect

B

weight will increase

C

weight will decrease

D

weight will become zero

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B
The value of g at latitude `lambda` is, `g'=g-Rw^(2)cos^(2)lambda`. If Earth stops rotating, w = 0, g' = g. It means the weight of the body will increase.
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