Mass remaining constant, if the earth suddenly contracts to one third of its present radius, the length of the day would be shorted by
A. 8/3h
B. 12h
C. 8h
D. 64/3 h

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Correct Answer - D
`(R_(1))/(R_(2))=sqrt((T_(1))/(T_(2))) therefore T_(2)=(24)/(9)=(8)/(3)h`
`therefore Delta T=T_(1)-T_(2)=24-(8)/(3)=(64)/(3)`.

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