Question

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

• A. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
• B. Both A and R are true but R is NOT the correct explanation of A.
• C. A is true but R is false.
• D. A is false but R is true.

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

A is false but R is true.

Answer 2

The correct answer is (D): A is false but R is true.
g ′ = g 0 – ω2 R cos2θ
θ = latitude.