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T Thanks a million Jeremy!

At the equator the normal is equal to the difference between the gravitational force and the centripetal force. At the pole, normal is equal to weight and so normal is greater at the pole?

This is what I got! No centripetal force on the mass at the pole as normal is equal to the gravitational force since the mass isn't orbiting in a circle! Its actually revolving around itself! Right?

This is really helpful! Thanks a lot :D

why does the normal on a mass have different values at pole and equator

Why does the normal on a mass have different values at the pole and at the equator?

THANKS A MILLON

Okay Okay, so this means that the gravitational force is between the 2 masses and the centripetal force is directed from each mass to c right?

I meant is there a body at point c?

I meant Is there a body at point C? star...planet?

I know the law! attractive force between any 2 point masses is directly proportional to the product of the masses and inversely proportional to the distance squared between them right? Can u please clarify what exactly is point c

yes, if the masses and radii are different

Yes, if the masses and radii are different

Anyone?

I don't still quite understand how the centripetal forces are equal? Aren't the radii and the masses different?