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If the earth were to suddenly contract to `1//n^(th)` of its present radius without any change in its mass, the duration of the new day will be nearly

A

24/n hours

B

24 n hours

C

`24//n^(2)` hours

D

`24n^(2)` hours

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`K.E = 1/2 xx L xx omega `
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