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Circular Motion question

explain why a spring balance with a mass M attached would give different readings at the North Pole and at the Equator. Estimate the difference in the readings for a mass 10kg given that the radius of Earth is 6400km. Assume Earth is a sphere of uniform density.

I don't udnerstand why it would be different if you're assuming that its a sphere. is it to do with distance from the sun?
Reply 1
The earth rotates. Think centripetal force.
Reply 2
Yeah that's what I was thinking. Ahhhk, is it to do with the earth being a sphere on an axis...so a point on the earth would map out a much smaller circle at North Pole than at equator.
Reply 3
yup

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