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shhrewd
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shhrewd asked in Science & MathematicsEarth Sciences & Geology · 1 decade ago

Why does the earth slightly bulge at the equator?

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  • Shadow
    Lv 4
    1 decade ago
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    the centripetal acceleration of the earth's rotation slightly cancels out gravity, points on the equator are the furthest from the earth's axis so they experience the greatest acceleration

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  • morris
    Lv 5
    1 decade ago

    centrifugal force from spinning.

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