Isaac Newton reasoned that Earth was NOT perfectly spherical because of
A)gravitational force created by Earthʹs more rapid rotation at the equator.
B)gravitational force created by Earthʹs more rapid rotation at the poles.
C)centrifugal force created by Earthʹs more rapid rotation at the equator.
D)centrifugal force created by Earthʹs more rapid rotation at the poles.

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Isaac Newton reasoned that Earth was not perfectly spherical because of the centrifugal force created by Earth's more rapid rotation at the equator. This force causes the planet to bulge slightly at the equator and flatten slightly at the poles, making it an oblate spheroid shape.

Isaac Newton Reasoned That Earth Was NOT Perfectly Spherical Because