Why don't we fall off the spherical earth?
Why does this happen? Has this got anything to do with the shape of the earth?
Brainware
The weight of an object is more at the poles than at the equator on the surface of the earth.
Answers
Reason:
Gravity
Explanation:
Answer for Q1: We don't fall off the spherical earth, because of a semi magnetic force known as the gravitational force which is exerted by the surface of our earth. It pulls us using force and keeps us stuck on the floor.
Answer for Q2: To an extent, yes! The spherical structure of the earth enlarged at the equator helps keep gravity strong. But no, it is not the reason that we don't fall out from the earth.
Explanation for brainware:
A body weighs more at the poles than at the equator, because the earth is not a perfect square, but it is flattened at the poles. The distance between the equator and the center of the earth is less than at the poles; therefore the force of gravitation is more at the poles than at the equator; and so it weighs more at the poles than equator.