Which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. Angular velocity for all locations on the Earth's surface is the same while linear velocity varies. 2. Linear velocity is maximum at the equator and minimum at the poles.

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Q: 111 (CDS-I/2024)
Which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. Angular velocity for all locations on the Earth's surface is the same while linear velocity varies.
2. Linear velocity is maximum at the equator and minimum at the poles.

question_subject: 

Science

question_exam: 

CDS-I

Angular velocity is constant as the Earth rotates uniformly, but linear velocity varies with latitude, being maximum at the equator and minimum at the poles.