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The value of acceleration due to gravity at the surface of Earth:

A

is maximum at the poles

B

is maximum at the equator

C

remains constant everywhere on the surface on the Earth

D

is maximum at the international timeline

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The value of the acceleration due to gravity is maximum at the poles and minimum at the equator.
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