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In which of the following areas will the value of 'g' (gravity) be the highest?
1. On top of mount everest
2. Over the Qutub Minar
3. At the equator
4. In the Antarctic Camp

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Correct Answer - Option 4 : In the Antarctic Camp

The correct answer is In the Antarctic Camp.

  • In the Antarctic Camp, the value of 'g' (gravity) is the highest.

  • Gravity:
    • The acceleration due to gravity is the rate of increase of velocity of a body falling freely towards the earth.
    • It is represented by \(g= {GM_e \over R^2_e}\).

where Me is the mass of the earth and Re is the radius of the earth.

  • The value of g at the surface of the earth is 9.8 m/s2.
  • Variation in g:
  • Value of g decreases with height or depth from the earth’s surface.
  • g is maximum at poles. Hence, it will be maximum at the Camp in Antarctica
  • g is minimum at the equator.
  • g decreases due to the rotation of the earth.
  • g decreases if the angular speed of earth increases and increases if the angular speed of earth decreases

  • The value of g on the Moon is 1/6th of that on the earth. 

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