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प्रश्न
The value of acceleration due to gravity is maximum at ________.
विकल्प
the equator of the Earth
the center of the Earth
the pole of the Earth
slightly above the surface of the Earth
उत्तर
The value of acceleration due to gravity is maximum at the pole of the Earth.
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