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Atoms And Molecules

Question
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Why is the value of g more at the poles than at the equator?

Solution

Acceleration due to gravity is given by, 
                        g =  GM over straight R squared
We can see that value of 'g' is inversely proportional to the radius, R. 
And, the value of R at the equator is greater than at the poles. Hence 'g' at poles is greater than g at the equator.