The weight of an object at the poles is greater than at the equator. This is because
Options
(a)Of the shape of the earth
(b)The attraction of the moon is maximum at the earth’s surface
(c)The attraction of the sun is maximum at the earth’s surface
(d)Gravitational pull is more at the poles
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