Since the Earth is not a perfect sphere,what is the effect on the acceleration due to gravity $(g)$?

  • A
    It is constant everywhere.
  • B
    It is maximum at the equator.
  • C
    It is maximum at the poles.
  • D
    It is zero at the poles.

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