Medium
Why does a body weigh slightly less at the equator than at the poles?
Explanation
Explanation
The Earth is slightly flattened at the poles and bulges at the equator, so the equatorial radius is larger than the polar radius. Since g decreases as distance from Earth's centre increases, g (and hence weight) is slightly smaller at the equator.
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