This is a centrifugal force, (Earth's rotation), vs centripetal force, (Earth's gravity), problem.
Yes, your weight would change very slightly.
"At latitudes nearer the Equator, the outward centrifugal force produced by Earth's rotation is larger than at polar latitudes. This counteracts the Earth's gravity to a small degree – up to a maximum of 0.3% at the Equator – and reduces the apparent downward acceleration of falling objects."
Hi Eleni,
ReplyDeleteThis is a centrifugal force, (Earth's rotation), vs centripetal force, (Earth's gravity), problem.
Yes, your weight would change very slightly.
"At latitudes nearer the Equator, the outward centrifugal force produced by Earth's rotation is larger than at polar latitudes. This counteracts the Earth's gravity to a small degree – up to a maximum of 0.3% at the Equator – and reduces the apparent downward acceleration of falling objects."
John Akwei THANKS FOR EVERY BIT OF INFO YOU PROVIDE. I VALUE ALL COMMENTS FROM YOU JOHN
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