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How does the value of 'g' change at the equator due to the Earth's rotation?

 

Option: 1

It increases


 


Option: 2

Decreases

 


Option: 3

Remains constant

 

 


Option: 4

 It changes unpredictably


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The value of 'g' decreases slightly at the equator due to the centrifugal force generated by the Earth's rotation.

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