Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Physics

Chapter

Gravitation

Question:

The value of acceleration due to gravity of earth at the equator is less than that of the poles due to _____ : 

Options:

shape and rotation of the earth

mass of the sun

mass of the earth

mass of the moon

Correct Answer:

shape and rotation of the earth

Explanation:

The gravitational force is a central force. Acceleration due to gravity has different values for different points on the earth’s surface.