Question

The weight of the body at poles is greater than the weight at the equator. Is it the actual weight or the apparent weight we are talking about? Does your answer depend on whether only the earth's rotation is taken into account or the flattening of the earth at the poles is also taken into account?

Answer 1

The weight at the equator is the apparent weight which is affected by the earth's rotation and flattening of the earth at the poles. At poles, it is maximum and unaffected by these two reasons.