Why do we feel lighter on the equator than we do at the North Pole?

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Why do we feel lighter on the equator than we do at the North Pole?

PRADEEP KUMAR 9th Dec, 2021

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PRADEEP KUMAR 9th Dec, 2021

The reason for this is that there is higher centrifugal force at the equator, which cancels out gravity's impact.

As a result, the equator has a lower overall weight than the poles.

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