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Considering the earth to be a perfect sphere of radius `6.4 xx 10^(6)m`, rotating about its axis with a period of 1 day `(= 8.64 xx 10^(4)s)`, calculate the difference in acceleration due to gravity at the poles and the equator.

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To solve the problem of calculating the difference in acceleration due to gravity at the poles and the equator, we will follow these steps: ### Step 1: Understanding the Formula The acceleration due to gravity at any point on the surface of the Earth can be expressed as: \[ g' = g - \omega^2 R \cos^2 \lambda \] Where: - \( g' \) is the effective acceleration due to gravity. - \( g \) is the acceleration due to gravity (approximately \( 9.81 \, \text{m/s}^2 \)). ...
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