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Weight of a body is greater at the equator and less at the polar region .

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Correct statement : Weight of a body is lesser at the equator and greater at the polar region.
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  • The weight of a body is ………………………… at the poles than at the equatorial region.

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    B
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    C
    zero
    D
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