2007-03-10 11:22:12 · 4 answers · asked by jklhjlj 3 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Earth Sciences & Geology
First responder is doubly incorrect. The earth's gravity does vary a bit from place to place on the earth's surface, and more importantly, the centrifugal force from the earth's rotation reduces one's weight by a bit. Also, at the equator one is slightly farther from the center of the earth, which reduces the gravitational attraction.
2007-03-10 11:29:16 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I don't know if the second responder is correct, because since the earth is an ellipsoid with a slight bulge at the equator, there is more mass between you and the center of gravity (which would basically be the center of the earth).
*edit* I looked it up and I am wrong.
2007-03-10 19:51:38 · answer #2 · answered by hgherron2 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yep. You weigh a little less because your further from the center of mass and a little less from centripetal force.
2007-03-10 20:08:46 · answer #3 · answered by Nomadd 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
no, earth's gravitational pull is equal everywhere on the earth's surface
2007-03-10 19:25:19 · answer #4 · answered by Cody K 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋