Question

The gravitational force of the Earth is highest in

• A. Equator
• B. Poles
• C. Tropics
• D. Horse Latitude

Answer 1

Answer:

B. Poles

• Value of effective g increases as we move from equator to north pole because on equator its value is less due to earth's rotational motion and consequent centrifugal force.
• Moreover, the equator of the earth is at a larger distance from the centre of the earth as compared to the poles.
• This is another reason why g is greater on the pole than the equator.