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Statement 1:

A body becomes weightless at the centre of earth

Statement 2:

As the distance from centre of earth decreases, acceleration due to gravity increases

a)

Statement 1 is True, Statement 2 is True; Statement 2 is correct explanation for Statement 1

b)

Statement 1 is True, Statement 2 is True; Statement 2 is not correct explanation for Statement 1

c)

Statement 1 is True, Statement 2 is False

d)

Statement 1 is False, Statement 2 is True



Question ID - 55540 | SaraNextGen Top Answer

Statement 1:

A body becomes weightless at the centre of earth

Statement 2:

As the distance from centre of earth decreases, acceleration due to gravity increases

a)

Statement 1 is True, Statement 2 is True; Statement 2 is correct explanation for Statement 1

b)

Statement 1 is True, Statement 2 is True; Statement 2 is not correct explanation for Statement 1

c)

Statement 1 is True, Statement 2 is False

d)

Statement 1 is False, Statement 2 is True

1 Answer
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Answer Key / Explanation : (c) -

(c)

Variation of  with depth from surface of earth is given by

At the centre of earth,

 Apparent weight of body

Assertion is true but reason is false

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