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Question: Spot the wrong statement : The acceleration due to gravity ‘g’ decreases if...

Spot the wrong statement : The acceleration due to gravity ‘g’ decreases if

A

We go down from the surface of the earth towards its centre

B

We go up from the surface of the earth

C

We go from the equator towards the poles on the surface of the earth

D

The rotational velocity of the earth is increased

Answer

We go from the equator towards the poles on the surface of the earth

Explanation

Solution

Value of g decreases when we go from poles to equator.