Question

The acceleration due to gravity:

• A. has the same values everywhere in space
• B. has the same value everywhere on the earth
• C. varies with the latitude on the earth
• D. is greater on the moon due to its smaller diameter

Hint:

Acceleration due to gravity is:

Maximum at the poles
Minimum at the equator
because of Earth’s rotation and shape.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Step 1: Recall what acceleration due to gravity depends on. The acceleration due to gravity \(g\) depends on:

Distance from the centre of the Earth
Shape and rotation of the Earth
Step 2: Consider variation with latitude. The Earth is not a perfect sphere; it is slightly flattened at the poles and bulged at the equator. Also, due to Earth’s rotation:

\(g\) is maximum at the poles
\(g\) is minimum at the equator
Hence, \(g\) varies with latitude. Step 3: Evaluate the options.

(A) Incorrect — gravity is not the same everywhere in space
(B) Incorrect — \(g\) is not the same everywhere on Earth
(C) Correct — it varies with latitude ✔
(D) Incorrect — gravity on the Moon is much smaller than on Earth
Step 4: Final conclusion. The acceleration due to gravity varies with the latitude on the Earth. \[ \boxed{\text{(C)}} \]