A body weight $1 k g f$ at the equator. Its weight at the North pole will be

more than 1 kgf

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less than 1 kgf

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same as on equator

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none of these

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Solution

The correct option is A more than 1 kgf
The value of 'g' at poles is slightly greater (9.83 N/kg ) as compared to its value at the equator (9.78 N/kg). So, the weight of body (mg) will be more than 1 kgf at the North Pole. (Option A)

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