Multiple choice

Gravitational force is maximum at

  1. Equator

  2. Seashore

  3. Poles

  4. None
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Earth is an oblate spheroid, meaning its poles are closer to the center than the equator. Since gravitational force depends on distance from Earth's center (F = GMm/r^2), the force is strongest where the distance is smallest - at the poles. At the equator, you're about 21 km farther from Earth's center.

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