Where is gravity strongest on Earth?
GeneralClass 12AllAnswered 27 Mar 2026
Answer
Gravity is strongest at Earth's poles, particularly the Arctic Ocean near the North Pole, where g reaches approximately 9.83 m/s². This occurs because Earth is an oblate spheroid (slightly flattened at the poles), making the poles closer to Earth's center than the euator. Additionally, the centrifugal force from Earth's rotation is zero at the poles, unlike the euator where rotation slightly counteracts gravity. Local variations also occur due to dense rock deposits and elevation.
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