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The linear velocity of a point on the surface of earth at a latitude of `60^@` is

A

`v_(A) gt v_(B)`

B

`v_(A) = v_(B)`

C

`v_(A) lt v_(B)`

D

the relation depends on the actual magnitude of the torque

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