: 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: 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.

A is true but R is false

A is false but R is true