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At sea level, the value of g is minimum at

(a) the poles 

(b) the equator

(c) 45° south latitude

(d) 45° north longitude

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Correct option (b) the equator

Explanation :

Due to the rotation of the earth, the acceleration due to gravity for earth changes and at the equator, its value is given by g' = g - ω2R and at poles, g' = g.

.'. The value of acceleration due to gravity is minimum at the equator.

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