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Write true or false for the following statements:

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

True

Explanation:


The value of g is zero at the centre of earth. This is because at the centre of earth the object is surrounded from masses from all sides. The total force acting on the object is thus zero and thus acceleration due to gravity is also zero.


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