Question

The value of acceleration due to gravity:
(A) is least at the equator of the earth
(B) is least at the poles of the earth
(C) is same everywhere on the earth
(D) increases from poles to the equator

Answer 1

Answer:

It is same everywhere on the earth

Answer 2

Dear Student,

◆ Answer -

The value of acceleration due to gravity is least at the equator of the earth.

● Factors that make gravitational acceleration least at equator and most at poles are -

• Equatorial radius of earth is maximum while that at poles is minimum.
• Latitude at equator is zero as compared to 90° at the poles.
• Centrifugal force cancel out gravity more at equator than the poles.

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