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If the radius of the earth contracts to half of its present value without change in its mass, what will be the new duration of the day?

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To solve the problem of determining the new duration of the day if the radius of the Earth contracts to half of its present value without a change in its mass, we can follow these steps: ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understand the Concept of Angular Momentum**: The angular momentum (L) of a rotating body is given by the formula: \[ L = I \omega ...
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