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Why would you weigh more at the equator then at the north pole?
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∙ 11y ago
You weigh less. There are two major reasons for this:
- You are further from the center of mass of the Earth
- Inertia (commonly called centripetal force which is fictitious and an illusion) is greatest at the equator and lightens you somewhat.
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∙ 14y ago
Wiki User
∙ 11y agoYou would not.
Because the earth is not a perfect sphere and bulges slightly at the equator you are further from the centre of the earth and you would weigh very slightly less at the equator.
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Would you weigh more at North Pole?
Yes, slightly more, for two reasons: 1) You are nearer the Earth's center, and no centrifugal force as when you are at the equator.
Why will you weigh more at the north pole than the equator?
An object weighs more at the north pole than at the equator for two reasons: Distance from the center of the earth, and earths rotation. The earth is not perfectly spherical, it's an oblate, wider at the equator than at the poles because it's spinning. As such you are slightly closer to the center of the earth when standing at the poles, than at the equator. Being slightly closer means that the gravity is slightly stronger, making you weigh more. Also at the equator you are spinning around the earths' axis with the rest of the planet, and this acts to reduce the measured weight of an object.
Is more of Africa above or below the equator?
You can flip the world around so to Nigerians they would say they are above the equator, but to people in North America, you would say Nigeria is below the equator. Nigeria is in the southern hemisphere.
Is Mexico on the equator?
It is north of such tropic.The Tropic of Cancer passes through Mexico.
Is there more different religions in the south or north equator?
don't no
Why Will a man weigh more at the North Pole than he weighs at the equator?
Because the earth is not a perfect sphere and bulges slightly at the equator you are further from the centre of the earth and you would weigh very slightly less at the equator than at the poles.
Would you weigh more at North Pole?
Yes, slightly more, for two reasons: 1) You are nearer the Earth's center, and no centrifugal force as when you are at the equator.
Why will you weigh more at the north pole than the equator?
An object weighs more at the north pole than at the equator for two reasons: Distance from the center of the earth, and earths rotation. The earth is not perfectly spherical, it's an oblate, wider at the equator than at the poles because it's spinning. As such you are slightly closer to the center of the earth when standing at the poles, than at the equator. Being slightly closer means that the gravity is slightly stronger, making you weigh more. Also at the equator you are spinning around the earths' axis with the rest of the planet, and this acts to reduce the measured weight of an object.
Which would be more tropical north or south America?
south america would be more tropical because its below the equator
Would you weigh more on Saturn or Mercury?
You would weigh less because there is less gravity on mercury than on earth so you would weigh less!
Is there more land in the north or south of the equator?
To the north
What has more gravity the equator or north pole?
The North pole due to centrifugal force and its effects at the equator
Why it is warmer at the equator at the north pole?
The equator receives more direct light sunlight than the north pole.
Are you more likely to survive in the north pole or the equator?
At the equator. Warmer climate, more plant and wildlife.
Is more of Africa above or below the equator?
You can flip the world around so to Nigerians they would say they are above the equator, but to people in North America, you would say Nigeria is below the equator. Nigeria is in the southern hemisphere.
Is most of the south or north of the equator?
More than 90% of SOUTH America is SOUTH of the equator.
Is Mexico on the equator?
It is north of such tropic.The Tropic of Cancer passes through Mexico.
