Earth's gravitational pull is stronger at the poles than at the equator
Is it true that Earth's gravitational pull is stronger at the poles than at the equator?
Earth's gravitational pull is stronger at the poles than at the equator due to the planet's rotation and oblate spheroid shape, making this a matter of common geographical and physical knowledge.
Verdict: COMMON KNOWLEDGE · 0 sources for, 0 against · Last checked
The claim is a well-established physical fact resulting from Earth's oblate spheroid shape (flattened at the poles, bulging at the equator) and centrifugal force, which makes it common knowledge not requiring citation.
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The claim is a well-established physical fact resulting from Earth's oblate spheroid shape (flattened at the poles, bulging at the equator) and centrifugal force, which makes it common knowledge not requiring citation.
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