Weight with Faster Earth Rotation · CAP 1999 #A4

Physics · mechanics

Problem

A 1 kg mass rests on the ground, at sea-level and at the equator. What would its weight be if the earth were spinning ten times faster than is presently the case? (a) 9.80 N (b) 3.37 N (c) 6.43 N (d) 9.76 N

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