if the earth suddenly contract by one fourth of its present radius , by how much would the day be shortened ?
Answers:
Ok lets start the answer:-
First,
Present Earth Mass :- M
– – Radius:- R
Now, According to Question,
New Radius is R/4
And Earth Mass is same i.e. M
As we know
T=2π/√(GM/R³) -(1)
Then, Present T is 24hours→86400seconds
T=2π/√(GM/R³)
86400=2π/√(GM/R³)
R=[(43200)²*GM/π²]^1/3 -(2)
Now, New T will be
T’=2π/√(GM/R’³) (where R’ is R/4)
On solving and putting values,
T’=43200 seconds
i.e., T’=12hours [>>This is Answer<<]
Therefore, the answer is the day will be shortened by 12 hours as compared to real one!
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Amresh