STANDARDPhysics-Gravitation
STANDARD Physics Variation of g MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Easy-Class 11
Value of g is
A
maximum at poles
B
maximum at equator
C
same everywhere
D
minimum at poles
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
Value of g is maximum at poles due to the Earth's shape and rotation, which causes a bulge at the equator.
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