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Does g change with the angular velocity of rotation of the earth at (a) the equator and (b) the poles.

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To determine whether the acceleration due to gravity (g) changes with the angular velocity of Earth's rotation at the equator and the poles, we can analyze the situation mathematically. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding the Concept**: The acceleration due to gravity (g) at any point on Earth is affected by two factors: the gravitational pull from the mass of the Earth and the centrifugal force due to the Earth's rotation. The effective acceleration due to gravity (g') can be expressed as: \[ g' = g - R \omega^2 \cos^2(\theta) ...
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