Question

The value of acceleration due to gravity 

A

is same on equator and poles

B

is least on poles

C

is least on equator

D

increases from pole to equator

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Updated on : 2022-09-05
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Correct option is C)

(c) is last on the equator
Explanation: The distance between the surface of the earth and its center is more on equator than on the poles. Moreover, varies inversely as the square of the radii. Due to this, the acceleration due to gravity is least on the equator.

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