Physics-Acceleration due to Gravity
NEET Physics Acceleration due to Gravity Assertion Reason Question
Type: Assertion Reason-assertion-Medium-Class 11
Assertion (A): Acceleration due to gravity is greater at the poles than at the equator. | Reason (R): The shape of the Earth is an oblate spheroid, causing the Earth's radius to be smaller at the poles.
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.
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
The acceleration due to gravity increases with a decrease in radius, and since the Earth's radius is smaller at the poles, g is larger there. The Earth's oblate spheroid shape causes this variation.
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