Due to the greenhouse effect if the ice at the poles will melt, then what would be the effect on the duration of the day on Earth ?

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On melting the ice will convert into water which moves away from axis of rotation. Therefore the moment of inertia increases. As a result, the angular velocity of rotation of Earth decrease and hence the Earth will take more time to complete the rotation. Hence the duration of the day will increase.

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