MCQ
The acceleration due to gravity at pole and equator can be related as
- A${g_p} < {g_e}$
- B${g_p} = {g_e} = g$
- C${g_p} = {g_e} < g$
- ✓${g_p} > {g_e}$
✓
Answer
Correct option: D.
${g_p} > {g_e}$
d
(d)
(d)
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