Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology

Which place on earth has the highest g (acceleration due to gravity )

  1. North Pole

  2. South Pole

  3. Equator

  4. Arctic circle
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Explanation

Earth's gravity (g) is highest at the poles because: (1) poles are closer to Earth's center due to oblate shape, and (2) centrifugal force from rotation is zero at poles. Both poles have equal gravity, but North Pole is conventionally listed as the answer.

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