Q.

Given below are two statements : One is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R.
Assertion A : If we move from poles to equator,the direction of acceleration due to gravity of earth always points towards the center of earth without any variation in its magnitude. Reason R : At equator, the direction of acceleration due to the gravity is towards the center of earth. In the light of above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below :

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a

Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.

b

A is false but R is true

c

A is true but R is false

d

Both A and R are true but R is NOT the correct explanation of A.

answer is D.

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Effective acceleration due to gravity is the resultant of g & rw2 whose direction & magnitude depends upon θ. Hence assertion is false. When θ = 0° (at equator), effective acceleration is radially inward.

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