Will a man weigh more at the North Pole than he weighs at the equator? Why or why not?

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Will a man weigh more at the North Pole than he weighs at the equator? Why or why not?

2007-12-05 08:05:36 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Physics

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Yes, due to the pull of gravity at the Equator being less than that at the poles. This is why the Earth is 'bulging' outwards at the Equator giving the slightly elliptical shape.

2007-12-05 08:16:35 · answer #1 · answered by Norrie 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Yes. The gravity constant is slightly less at the equator because of the upward vector caused by spinning.

2007-12-05 16:41:49 · answer #2 · answered by watergump44 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋

You are closer to the centre (or center) of the earth at the poles, so the force of gravity on you is greater.

2007-12-05 16:43:16 · answer #3 · answered by za 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

yes because the gravitational pull in the poles are stronger than any parts of the Earth.

2007-12-05 16:13:37 · answer #4 · answered by AK47 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋