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Assertion : The difference in `g` at the poles and the equator of the earth is directly proportional to the square of its angular velocity.
Reason : The value of `g` is minimum at the equator and maximum at poles.

A

If both assertion and reason are true and the reason is the correct explanation of the assertion.

B

If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion.

C

If assertion is true but reason is false.

D

If the assertion and reason both are false.

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