Identify the incorrect 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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