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As we go from the equator to the poles, the value of acceleration due to gravity (g)
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Options:
  • A remains the same
  • B decreases
  • C increases
  • D decreases upto a latitude of 45°
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The correct answer is: 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 g 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 g increases.

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