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"The value of acceleration due to gravity remains the same at all places on the Earth.s surface". Is this statement true? Give reason for your answer.

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**Solution:** The statement "The value of acceleration due to gravity remains the same at all places on the Earth's surface" is **false**. 1. **Understanding Acceleration due to Gravity (g)**: - The acceleration due to gravity, denoted as 'g', is the force of gravity acting on an object per unit mass. 2. **Variation of g**: ...
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