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Physics Gravitation Acceleration Due to Gravity MCQ (Single Correct)

When you move from equator to pole, the value of acceleration due to gravity (g) -

A
Increases
B
Decreases
C
Remains the same
D
Increases then decreases

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The correct answer is:
A

From eq.

g' = g – ω 2 R e cos 2 λ

Where λ is the latitude which is 0 0 at equator and 90 0 at the poles. Therefore g' is maximum at poles and minimum at equator. Hence value of g increases while going from the equator poles.

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