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Variation of g (Acceleration Due to Gravity)

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The value of acceleration due to gravity:

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is same on equator and poles

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is least on poles

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is least on equator

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increases from pole to equator

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Solution

The correct option is C is least on equator
g= $\frac{G M_{e}}{R_{e}^{2}}$
Since radius $R_{e}$ is maximum at the equator, value of acceleration due to gravity is least on the equator.

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