When a body is taken from equator to pole, its weight MCQ with Answer and Explanation

When a body is taken from equator to pole, its weight
A. Increases
B. Remains same
C. Decreases
D. Becomes zero
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
g is slightly higher at poles (9.83 m/s²) than equator (9.78 m/s²) due to Earth's rotation (centrifugal effect) and equatorial bulge. Weight = mg, so weight increases slightly. Mass constant.

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