The value of acceleration due to gravity (g):

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A Is same at the equator and poles
B Is least at the poles
C Is least at the equator
D Increases as we go to the center of the earth

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Answer: C. Is least at the equator

Answer: C) Is least at the equator
Explanation: The Earth is not a perfect sphere; it is flattened at the poles and bulges at the equator. This means the equatorial radius is larger than the polar radius. Since g = GM/R², a larger radius (R) at the equator results in a smaller value of g. Conversely, g is maximum at the poles.

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