College Physics (7th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-32160-183-1
ISBN 13: 978-0-32160-183-4

Chapter 7 - Circular Motion and Gravitation - Learning Path Questions and Exercises - Conceptual Questions - Page 260: 18

Answer

$F=G\frac{mM}{r^{2}}$ At the equator earth radius is more, hence F is less. So one would weigh slightly less than normal at the equator.

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$F=G\frac{mM}{r^{2}}$ At the equator earth radius is more, hence F is less. So one would weigh slightly less than normal at the equator.
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