AIIMS 2001 Physics Acceleration due to gravity Assertion Reason Question
Assertion (A) : At pole value of acceleration due to gravity (g) is greater than that of equator.
Reason (R) : Earth rotates on its axis in addition to revolving round the sun.
Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A
Å is true but R is false
Å is false but R is true
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
The centrifugal force due to Earth's rotation is zero at the poles and maximum at the equator, making gravity stronger at the poles.
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