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Where is 'g' greater, at poles or at equator ?

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At poles, 'g' is maximum and at equater g is minimum.
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  • Assertion : The difference in g at the poles and the equator of the earth is directly proportional to the square of its angular velocity. Reason : The value of g is minimum at the equator and maximum at poles.

    A
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    B
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    A
    revolution of earth around the sun in an elliptical orbit
    B
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    C
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    D
    more centrifugal force at poles than equator

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    A
    `30^(@),60^(@)`
    B
    `90^(@),0^(@)`
    C
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