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Variation of g

Question

As we go from the equator to the poles, the value of g :

Moderate

A

remains the same
B

decreases
C

increases
D

decreases up to a latitude of 45° and then increases

Solution

Distance from centre from earth decreases from equator to pole, hence $g = \frac{G M}{r^{2}}$ increases.

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