Question

Identical packets are dropped from two aeroplanes, one above the equator and the

other above the north pole, both at height. Assuming all conditions are identical will

those packet take time to reach the surface of earth. Justify your answer. ​

Answer 1

both will reach at same time

Answer 2

Answer:

No, those packets do not take same time to reach the surface of the earth. Because the value of g (i.e., acceleration due to gravity ) is different at poles and equator due to rotation of the earth.

Since, g is greatest at the poles than at the equator. So, packet dropped above the north pole will reach first at the surface of the earth.