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Gravitation — Physics STD 11 Science — Question

Maharashtra BoardEnglish MediumSTD 11 SciencePhysicsGravitation1 Mark
MCQ
Which of the following statements is not correct for the decrease in the value of acceleration due to gravity?
  • A
    As we go down from the surtce of the Earth towards its centre.
  • B
    As we go up from the surface of the Earth.
  • ✓
    As we go from equator to the poles on the surface on the Earth.
  • D
    As the rotational velocity of the Earth is increased.
✓

Answer

Correct option: C.
As we go from equator to the poles on the surface on the Earth.
As we go from equator to the poles on the surface on the Earth.

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