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Physics: Multiple Choice Questions on Gravitation


1.

If the escape velocity of a rocket from the surface of the Earth is ve , then the escape velocity of the same rocket from the surface of a planet whose acceleration due to gravity as well as radius are 5 times that of the Earth is

  5 ve

  ve / 5

  25 ve

  ve

2.

An Earth satellite of mass m revolves at a height h from the surface of the Earth. If R is the Earth's radius and g is the acceleration due to gravity at the surface of the Earth, then the velocity of the satellite is given by

 

 

 

 

3.

Two planets of radii R1 and R2 have the same density. The ratio of their accelerations due to gravity at the surface is

  R2 /R1

  (R1 /R2)2

  (R2 /R1)2

  R1 /R2

4.

A reference frame attached to the Earth

  is an inertial frame because Newton's laws of motion are applicable inside it.

  cannot be an inertial frame of reference because of the Earth's rotation and revolution.

  is an inertial frame by definition.

  is not an inertial frame because the Earth moves with respect to the Sun.

5.

The gravitational acceleration on a planet is 20% less than that on the Earth. A rocket takes a man from the Earth to this planet. On neglecting the effect of all other bodies in the sky, which curve in the figure best describes the change in the man's weight with distance traveled?

  A

  C

  B

  D

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