At which of the following locations, the value of g is the largest ?
A
At the surface of Earth
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B
Far above the surface of Earth
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C
Below the surface of Earth
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D
At the centre of Earth
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Solution
The correct option is A
At the surface of Earth
The value of g is largest at the surface of the earth. It decreases above or below the surface of Earth. At the centre of Earth the value of 'g' is zero.