Question

The weight of a body is .
a) The same everywhere on the surface of the earth
b) Maximum at the poles
c) Maximum at the equator
d) More on the hills than in the plains

Answer 1

Maximum at the poles is the answer

Answer 2

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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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