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Texas University Rotational Motion and Gravity Discussion

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I'm working on a physics discussion question and need an explanation and answer to help me learn.

Book: Serway, R. A., & Vuille, C. (2017). College Physics (11th ed.). Boston, MA: Cengage. 

          Chapter 7: Rotational Gravity and Motion

Why would a large rotating cylinder in space create artificial gravity?

  1. Why would you weigh slightly less at the equator of the Earth than at the poles