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The difference in the value of `g` at poles and at a sphere of latitude, `45^(@)` is

A

`Romega^(2)`

B

`(Romega^(2))/2`

C

`(Romega^(2))/4`

D

`(Romega^(2))/3`

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The correct Answer is:
B
`g_(phi)=g-Romega^(2)cos^(2)phi, g_("poles")=g`
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