These forces change right back when you return to your original latitude. Rather it is the force of gravity and other forces that change as you approach the poles. Note that your body itself does not change. Yes, you weigh less on the equator than at the North or South Pole, but the difference is small. Public Domain Image, source: Christopher S. As a result, people at sea level at the equator are farther from earth's center and experience less gravity than people at sea level at the poles. This exaggerated illustration shows how the earth bulges at the equator.
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