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Published on: August 23, 2026
A body weighs 
on a spring balance at the north pole. What will be its weight recorded on the same weighing machine, if it is shifted to the equator?
[Use 
and radius of earth, 
.]
A
B
C
D
Text Solution
Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
D
At north pole, weight
Now, at equator
weight will be less than 
at equator.
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