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As we go from the equator to the poles, the value of acceleration due to gravity ()
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increases
The radius of the earth at poles is less than equator therefore as we go from the equator to the poles, the value of increases.
Also as we go from the equator to the poles, the effect of rotation decreases and becomes zero at pole so the value of increases.
Also as we go from the equator to the poles, the effect of rotation decreases and becomes zero at pole so the value of increases.
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