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Variation of Acceleration due to gravity on earth

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QUESTION

The value of 'g' is maximum at ____________ of the earth.

  1. Equator
  2. Center
  3. Pole
  4. Sky
ANSWER
Correct Option: Option C, Pole
As we move from the equator to the poles the distance of the point on the surface of the earth from the center of the earth decreases. Hence the acceleration due to gravity increases. Variation in acceleration due to gravity Due to Latitude of the Place: ... Latitude of the equator is 0° and that of poles is 90°
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