Question
Physics Question on Acceleration
Given below are two statement:
statement I : Rotation of the earth shows effect on the value of acceleration due to gravity (g).
statement II : The effect of rotation of the earth on the value of 'g' at the equator is minimum and that at the pole is maximum.
In the light of the above statements , choose the correct answer from the options given below
A
Both statement I and statement II are false
B
statement I is true but statement II is false
C
Both statement I and statement II are true
D
statement I is false but statement II is true
Answer
statement I is true but statement II is false
Explanation
Solution
The correct option is (B): statement I is true but statement II is false.