Which of the following statements is true
Which of the following statements is true
- A
$g$ is less at the earth's surface than at a height above it or a depth below it
- B
$g$ is same at all places on the surface of the earth
- C
$g$ has its maximum value at the equator
- D
$g$ is greater at the poles than at the equator
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Statement $I$ : The law of gravitation holds good for any pair of bodies in the universe.
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