Where will you weigh the least on Earth?

Question

I have an extra credit problem on my science homework and I kind of need the 5 points so please help me.

Answer 1

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chimborazo_(volcano)

Answer 2

gravity diminishes when distance increases. On the equator, you are further from the centre because the Earth has an equatorial bulge. Mountain tops are further from the centre than a valley around the same mountain.

Because of spin, there will be a centrifugal force, stronger at the equator than at other latitudes (a few ounces for a heavy person).

So find a mountain on the equator.

If the New Moon and the Sun are directly above your head, wit the Moon at perigee and Earth at perihelion (early January), you may be a few fractions of ounces lighter.

Answer 3

You have gotten several good answers. Another answer might be "at the center of the earths core". At the core you would be essentially weightless as the mass of the Earth would be uniformly distributed all around you.

The problems are:
1. You can't get there.
2. Even if you could get there you would die.
3. The question said "On" the Earth

Answer 4

You weigh less the farther you are from the centre of the Earth.
So you weight less at the equator - not only due to the distance but also the centrifugal force created by the speed of rotation does "throw" you out a tiny bit.
On top of a tall mountain near the equator would be the lowest gravity.

Answer 5

In the ocean.....The Dead Sea due to the high salt content....

Answer 6

http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20070915103341AAOfWMi

Answer 7

I think the equator.
I'm not sure though.