The acceleration of a free fall due to gravity is not a constant everywhere on the Earth's surface because

a

mass of the earth

b

elliptical shape of the earth

c

variation in the density of the earth

d

rotation of the earth about its axis

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Desfy
1 year ago

Correct because gravity is minimum at the Equator and maximum at the pole. i.e The gravity is Lagos is different from that of London

Tribunal244
1 year ago

This elliptical shape affects gravity measurements, with gravity slightly weaker at the equator and stronger at the poles.

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