Assume that the earth is a perfect sphere but of non-uniform interior density. Then, acceleration due to gravity on the surface of the earth _____

will be towards the geometric centre

will be different at different points on the surface

will be equal at all points on the surface and directed towards the geometric centre

Assume that the earth is a perfect sphere but of non-uniform interior

1.	Assume that the earth is a perfect sphere but of non-uniform interior density. Then, acceleration due to gravity on the surface of the earth _____
A.	will be towards the geometric centre
B.	will be different at different points on the surface
C.	will be equal at all points on the surface and directed towards the geometric centre
D.	cannot be zero at any point
Answer» E.

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