Multiple choice

Weight of a man is more ________.

  1. at the equator

  2. at the poles

  3. at the centre

  4. in the space
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Weight (mg) is more at the poles because g is maximum at the poles and minimum at the equator. This happens because: (1) Earth is not a perfect sphere - it's flattened at poles (polar radius < equatorial radius), so you're closer to Earth's center at poles, and (2) centrifugal force at equator slightly reduces effective g.

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