Due to the melting of ice at the poles of the Earth,the moment of inertia of the Earth ....,the angular velocity ....,and the duration of the day becomes ....

  • A
    Increases,Decreases,Longer
  • B
    Decreases,Decreases,Longer
  • C
    Increases,Increases,Shorter
  • D
    Decreases,Increases,Shorter

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