If the polar ice caps of the earth were to melt, what would the effect of the length of the day be?

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If the polar ice caps of the earth were to melt, what would the effect of the length of the day be?

SAI SARDAR · Answer

dear kalyan, When the polar ice caps melt, water flows towards the equator. Then moment of inertia of the earth increases and angular velocity decreases.

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If the polar ice caps of the earth were to melt, what would the effect of the length of the day be?

If the polar ice caps of the earth were to melt, what would the effect of the length of the day be?

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