Question

The value of acceleration due to gravity

Options

• is the same on the equator and poles

• is least on poles

• is least on the equator

• increases from pole to equator

Answer 1

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.