Johny158 said:ravitational acceleration is 9.78 m/s2 at the equator and 9.83 m/s2 at the poles, so you weigh about 0.5% more at the poles than at the equator.
Well, it is about 0.2% less at the equator, but as you say the apparent gravitational force (the ratio between weight and mass) is about 0.5% less.CWatters said:Gravitational force is actually about the same at the equator and the poles.
Running at the equator does not directly affect weight gain. However, the Earth's rotation causes a centrifugal force that is greatest at the equator, making objects weigh slightly less than they would at the poles.
No, running at the equator will not make you gain weight faster. Weight gain is determined by caloric intake and expenditure, not location.
Theoretically, it could be easier to run faster at the equator due to the reduced weight caused by the centrifugal force. However, this effect is very small and likely not noticeable for most people.
Yes, the Earth's rotation does have a small effect on running performance due to the centrifugal force at the equator. However, this effect is minimal and likely not noticeable for most people.
There is no scientific evidence to support this claim. Weight gain is determined by caloric intake and expenditure, not location. Additionally, the difference in weight caused by the Earth's rotation is very small and would not have a significant impact on overall weight.