How acceleration due to gravity varies with different conditions.
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Location: The acceleration due to gravity varies with location. It is stronger at the poles and weaker at the equator due to the Earth's shape and rotation. At the equator, the centrifugal force due to the Earth's rotation counteracts the gravitational force, Show more…
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