2024 · Q119
Which of the following statements is/are correct?
- 1Angular velocity for all locations on the Earth's surface is the same while linear velocity varies.
- 2Linear velocity is maximum at the equator and minimum at the poles.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
General KnowledgeGeography
- A1 only
- B2 only
- CBoth 1 and 2
- DNeither 1 nor 2
Explanation
Statement 1 is correct: the Earth rotates as a rigid body, so the angular velocity is the same (360° per 24 hours) for all locations, while the linear velocity varies with distance from the axis of rotation. Statement 2 is correct: linear (tangential) velocity is maximum at the equator (about 1,670 km/h) and minimum (zero) at the poles. Both statements are correct, so the answer is (C).