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Chapter 11 Problem 108

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Suppose partial melting of the polar ice caps increases the moment of inertia of the Earth from to (a) Would the length of a day (the time required for the Earth to complete one revolution about its axis) increase or decrease? Explain. (b) Calculate the change in the length of a day. Give your answer in seconds.

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From the textbook chapter Rotational Dynamics and Static Equilibrium you will find a few key concepts needed to solve this.

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Title Physics 4 
Author James S. Walker
ISBN 9780321611116

Solved: Suppose partial melting of the polar ice caps

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