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Physics Gravitation Acceleration Due to Gravity MCQ (Single Correct)

Which of the following statements is true

A
g is less at the earth's surface than at a height above it or a depth below it
B
g is same at all places on the surface of the earth
C
g has its maximum value at the equator
D
g is greater at the poles than at the equator

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D

It is frequently stated that the value of the acceleration due to gravity at the pole is larger than

at the equator because the poles are closer to the center of the earth due to the earth's oblateness

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