WBJEE · Physics · Rotational Motion
If the Earth were to suddenly contract to \(\frac{1}{n}\) th of its present radius without any change in its mass, the duration of the new day will be nearly
- A \(24 / \mathrm{n} \mathrm{hr}\).
- B \(24 \mathrm{n} \mathrm{hr}\).
- C \(24 / \mathrm{n}^2 \mathrm{hr}\).
- D \(24 n^2 h r\).
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(C) \(24 / \mathrm{n}^2 \mathrm{hr}\).
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