Variation in Value of g

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Variation in Value of g: Overview

This Topic covers sub-topics such as Variation in g Due to Rotation of Earth, Variation in g Due to Shape of Earth, Variation in g With Depth inside Earth and, Variation in g With Height above Earth

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What is the effect on acceleration due to gravity at poles due to rotation of earth.

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Acceleration due to gravity increases with increase in height.

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Acceleration due to gravity is maximum at the poles and minimum at the equator. Why?

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Acceleration due to gravity at the equator is less than the acceleration due to gravity at the poles.

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Acceleration due to gravity decreases linearly with _____ in depth.

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Where is the accelerations due to gravity maximum? (at poles/at equator)

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On what factors does value of 'g' depend?

(Choose from the following: Mass and radius of the body / Mass and radius of the Earth / Only mass of the Earth/ Only mass of the body)

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How does 'g' vary with change in altitude above the earth's surface?

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What would be the final velocity of a body thrown upwards with a particular velocity?

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The acceleration due to gravity is zero at _____.