Question

Force due to gravity is least at a latitude of

(a) 0'
(b) 45'
(c) 60'
(d) 90'

Answer 1

Force due to gravity is least at a latitude of 0' (option-A)
Because the earth bulges towards the equator.

Answer 2

Force due to gravity is least at the equator or 0 degree latitude.Ans-(a).
because the earth bulges towards the equator.Since as the distance increases force decreases and the distance is the most along the equator ....hence the force exerted by gravity is least along the equator.
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