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Consider the following statements. The acceleration due to earth's gravity decreases if
1. we go up from the surface of the earth.
2. we go from the equator towards the pole.
3. the rotation speed of the earth is increased.
4. we go down from the surface of the earth towards its centre.
Which of these statements are correct?

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Correct Answer: Option B
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