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JEE Main 2022 · 26 Jun · Shift 2, Physics question 35

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

Choose one option
Answer and worked solution

Official answer: D

Assertion is false: going from pole to equator, g decreases (rotation and the earth's shape), and its direction deviates from the centre at intermediate latitudes.

Reason is true: at the equator the centrifugal term is along the radius, so g points to the centre.

(D)