Posted by Terry on Wednesday, September 7, 2011 at 8:24am.
The value of g at different latitudes are well known and measured. At sea level, the the effective (measured) value of g:
g (at equator) = 9.78039 m sec^-2
g (North pole) = 9.83217 m sec^-2
(you will need to check that I have obtained the correct values - you should have been given them with the question)
The force he exerts at the equator is then 978.039 N
The force he exerts at the North Pole is then 983.217 N
So a good way for an eskimo to lose weight is to move to the equator!
What equations do you have to use to find the forces?
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