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Consider the following statements : The acceleration due to earth's gravity decreases if
1. we go down from the surface of the earth its centre
2. we go up from the surface of the earth
3. we go from the equator towards the pole
4. the rotational speed of the earth is increased Which of these statements are correct :

A

1 and 2

B

3 and 4

C

1,2 and 4

D

2 ,3 and 4

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