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State whether the given statement is True or False :

The value of g is zero at the centre of the earth.

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True
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False
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Solution

The correct option is A True
g=4πGρ03(1dR) where R is the radius of earth, ρ0 is the density of earth, d is the depth. At the center of earth d=R, and hence g=0.

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