Spot the wrong statement :The acceleration due to gravity $‘g’$ decreases if

  • A

    We go down from the surface of the earth towards its centre

  • B

    We go up from the surface of the earth

  • C

    We go from the equator towards the poles on the surface of the earth

  • D

    The rotational velocity of the earth is increased

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