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    Question

    If the Earth stopped rotating, what would happen to the

    apparent value of gravity (g) at different locations?
    A Increase at some places and remain the same at the poles Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Increase everywhere Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Decrease everywhere Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Remain the same everywhere Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    If the Earth stopped rotating, the apparent value of gravity would increase at all locations except the poles, as the centrifugal force that slightly counteracts gravity would be eliminated.

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