SSC CGL 3 Sep 2016 Paper

Question : 37 of 100

Marks: +1, -0

The weight of an object is maximum

on the equator
on the surface of the earth
at the centre of the earth
on the poles of the earth

Solution:

Weight of an object is mass multiplied by the gravity of earth, also known as acceleration caused due to gravity (g). The precise strength of Earth’s gravity varies depending on location, it increases from about 9.780 m/

s^2

at the Equator to about 9.832 m/

s^2

at the poles. So an object will weigh about 0.5% more at the poles than at the Equator.

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