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Chapter 8.7, Problem 8.6QQ
If global warming continues, it’s likely that some ice from the polar ice caps of the Earth will melt and the water will be distributed closer to the equator. If this occurs, would the length of the day (one rotation) (a) increase, (b) decrease, or (c) remain the same?
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