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Question

The weight of any body is

  1. Same at every place on earth's surface
  2. Maximum at poles
  3. More on equator
  4. More on mountains than in planes

Answer:

Option B: Maximum at poles

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Maximum at poles”.

We know that weight depends on acceleration due to gravity 'g' and 'g' is inversely proportional to the radius of Earth. The radius of Earth is minimum at the pole. So 'g' is maximum at pole. Hence, the weight of the body is maximum at pole.