Question

How does the weight of an object change as one goes from the equator to the north pole of the earth?

Answer 1

The weight of an object increases as one goes from the equator to the north pole of the earth.

Explanation:

1. The weight of an object is equal to the mass of the object (m) x the acceleration due to gravity (g).
2. The value of acceleration due to gravity (g) at poles is 9.863 ms^-2, whereas at the equator is 9.798 ms^-2.
3. The value of g is less at the equator and more at the poles.

Hence, the value of g increases as one moves from the equator to the poles, the weight of an object also increases respectively.