Q. The value of $g$ on the surface of earth is smallest at the equator because

A) The centripetal force is maximum at equator
B) The centripetal force is least at equator
C) The angular speed of earth is maximum at equator
D) The angular speed of earth is least at equator
Explanation

(c) Due to rotation of earth the effective acceleration due to gravity $g^{'} = g - R\omega^{2}\cos^{2}\lambda.$
For a given point on the surface of earth $g$ decreases as $\omega$ increases. The angular speed of earth is maximum at equator hence, the value of $g$ on the surface of the earth is smallest.

Dr. Abubacker
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