Why would the weight of an object be; maximum at the poles and minimum at the equator? Why would the weight of an object be; maximum

Question

Why would the weight of an object be; maximum at the poles and minimum at the equator?

Answer 1

1. The gravitational force that acts on the mass is called the weight.

2. The earth is not exactly spherical, it flattens at the poles. 

3. As the distance increases the gravitational force decreases. 

4. Therefore due to reduced distance at the poles compared to the equator, the weight is maximum at the poles than equator.