A body weighs 5 kg on equator. At the poles, it is likely to weigh

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Q: 52 (NDA-II/2012)
A body weighs 5 kg on equator. At the poles, it is likely to weigh

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Science

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NDA-II

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{'equator': [10, 0, 6, 7], 'poles': [5, 0, 7, 15], 'kg': [0, 1, 9, 24], 'body': [27, 3, 23, 37]}

The question asks how the weight of a body would change at the poles compared to its weight at the equator.

At the equator, the body weighs 5 kg. This is because the equator is the widest part of the Earth, and as a result, the centrifugal force due to the Earth`s rotation counteracts some of the force of gravity, making the body weigh less than it would at the poles.

Option 1: 5 kg - This option suggests that the weight of the body would remain the same at the poles. However, this is incorrect. The body would weigh less at the poles compared to the equator.

Option 2: Less than 5 kg but not zero - This option correctly states that the body would weigh less than 5 kg at the poles. However, it is important to note that the weight would not be zero.

Option 3: 0 kg - This option suggests that the body would weigh nothing at the poles. However, this is incorrect. The body would still have weight, although it would be less than at the equator.

Option 4: More than 5 kg - This is the correct answer. The body would weigh more than 5 kg at the poles compared to its weight at the