Find the angular speed of rotation of the Earth,so that the apparent $g$ at the equator becomes $(1/6)$th of its original value. $(R = 6.4 \times 10^6 \ m)$

  • A
    $1.3 \times 10^{-6} \ rad \ s^{-1}$
  • B
    $8.75 \times 10^{-4} \ rad \ s^{-1}$
  • C
    $1.14 \times 10^{-3} \ rad \ s^{-1}$
  • D
    $2.6 \times 10^6 \ rad \ s^{-1}$

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