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The angular velocity of the earth's rotation about its axis is `omega`. An object weighed by a spring balance gives the same reading at the equator as at height `h` above the poles. The value of `h` will be

A

`(omega^(2)R^(2))/g`

B

`(omega^(2)R^(2))/(2g)`

C

`(2omega^(2)R^(2))/g`

D

`sqrt(Rg)/omega`

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