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The value of acceleration due to gravity of earth :

A

is the same on equator and poles

B

is the least on poles

C

is the least on equator

D

increase from pole to equator

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c
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    A
    mass of the body
    B
    radius of the body
    C
    shape of the body
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    mass of the earth

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