Q. Consider the following statements: - Acceleration due to gravity decreases with increase in height above the surface of the Earth.
- Acceleration due to gravity decreases as we go deep into the Earth.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Answer:
Both 1 and 2
Notes: Acceleration due to gravity decreases as we move away from the Earth’s surface, whether above it or as we go deeper below. Above the surface, the effect is due to increased distance from Earth's center. Inside the Earth, the effective mass attracting the object decreases, thus reducing gravity. Hence, both statements are correct.