As we go from the equator to the poles, th

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As we go from the equator to the poles, the value of $g$

A

Remains the same

B

Decreases

C

Increases

D

Decreases upto a latitude of $45^°$

As we go from the equator to the poles, the value of $g$

We know that, $\mathrm{g}=\frac{G M}{r^{2}}$ where $r=$ distance from center of earth.

When you move from equator to poles, $r$ decreases and therefore acceleration of gravity increases.