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On planet Earth, there is no centrifugal...

On planet Earth, there is no centrifugal force at the

A

Equator

B

Tropic of Call cer

C

Tropic of Capricom

D

Poles

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The correct Answer is:
D

There is no centrifugal force at the poles.
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Centripetal force and centrifugal force .

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  • Which of the following is/are correct statement? I. Centripetal and centrifugal force always cancel each other. Centripetal and centrifugal force act on different bodies.

    A
    1 and II
    B
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    A
    bulged at poles and flat at the equator
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    flat at poles and bulged at the equator
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    D
    rising and setting of sun
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    A
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    If Assertion is true but Reason is false.
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    If Assertion is false but Reason is true.
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