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Question
The value of acceleration due to gravity
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is the same on the equator and poles
is least on poles
is least on the equator
increases from pole to equator
Solution
is least on the equator
Explanation:
Acceleration due to gravity, g = `"G""M"/"R"^2`
As the radius of the earth is smaller at the poles as compared to the equator, the value of g is greater at the poles and is least on the equator.
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