Determine how much greater the gravitational field strength g is at the pole than at the equator.

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Determine how much greater the gravitational field strength g is at the pole than at the equator. Assume a spherical Earth. If the actual measured difference is ∆g = 52 mm/s2. Explain the difference. How might you calculate this difference between the measured result and your calculation?
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University Physics with Modern Physics

ISBN: 978-0321501219

12th Edition

Authors: Hugh D. Young, Roger A. Freedman, Lewis Ford

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