Which of the following statements is/are <strong>correct</strong>?<br>1. Angular velocity for all locations on the Earth's surface is the same while linear velocity varies.<br>2. Linear velocity is maximum at the equator and minimum at the poles.<br>Select the correct answer using the code given below.
- A. 1 only
- B. 2 only
- C. Both 1 and 2 ✓
- D. Neither 1 nor 2
Correct Answer: C. Both 1 and 2
Explanation
The Earth rotates as a solid body, so its angular velocity is constant everywhere (360^\circ per 24 hours). However, linear velocity depends on the distance from the axis of rotation, making it maximum at the equator and zero at the poles.
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