Variation in Value of g
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
Important Questions on Variation in Value of g
What is the effect on acceleration due to gravity at poles due to rotation of earth.

Acceleration due to gravity increases with increase in height.

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

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

Acceleration due to gravity decreases linearly with _____ in depth.

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

On what factors does value of '' 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)

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

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

The acceleration due to gravity is zero at _____.
