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Physics Gravitation Assertion & Reason MCQ (Single Correct)

In this question, a statement of assertion is followed by a statement of reason (R). Mark the correct choice as:

Assertion: If earth suddenly stops rotating about its axis, then the value of acceleration due to gravity will become same at all the places.
Reason: The value of acceleration due to gravity is dependent of rotation of earth.

A
If both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion.
B
If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion.
C
If assertion is true but reason is false.
D
If assertion is false but reason is true.

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The correct answer is:
D

The value of g at any place is given by the relation,

When is angle of latitude and is the angular velocity of earth.
If , if there is no rotation.

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