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Due to global warming, if the ice in the polar region melts and some of this water flows to the equatorial region, then

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$L = I\omega$. If mass redistributes away from the axis, $I$ goes up, $\omega$ goes down, and Time Period ($T$) goes up (rotation slows down).
Updated On: Mar 26, 2026
  • Angular momentum of the earth increases and duration of day increases
  • Angular momentum of the earth decreases and duration of day decreases
  • Angular momentum of the earth is constant and duration of day decreases
  • Angular momentum of the earth is constant and duration of day increases
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The Correct Option is D

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