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Variation of g (Acceleration Due to Gravity)

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The value of g remains the same at all the places on the earths surface. Is this statement true?

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The given statement is false
The value of g at all place is not the same, it varies. The value of g is more at the poles and less at the equator. Hence on the basis of altitude the value of g changes.

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