Question 372: Gravitation

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As we go from the equator of the earth to pole of the earth, the value of acceleration due to gravity

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The acceleration due to gravity increases as we go from equator of earth to pole of earth because the equatorial radius is more than the polar radius of earth and $$g \propto \frac{1}{R}$$.

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decreases

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decreases up to latitude of $$45^{\circ}$$ and increases thereafter

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remains same

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increases

Gravitation

As we go from the equator of the earth to pole of the earth, the value of acceleration due to gravity

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