The value of ‘g’ at the equator of the earth is lesser than that at poles. Therefore, the packets fall slowly at equator in comparison to the poles. Thus, the packets will remain in air for longer time interval, when it is dropped at the equator.
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Identical packets are dropped from two aeroplanes-one above the equator and other above the north pole, both at height h. Assuming all conditions to be identical, will those packets take same time to reach the surface of earth? Justify your answer.
- Gravitation CBSE Class 9
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