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Physics: Multiple Choice Questions on Gravitation


1.

A planet is moving around the Sun in a circular orbit of circumference C. The work done on the planet by the gravitational force F of the Sun is

  FC/2

  FC

  F/C

  Zero.

2.

If the value of gravitational acceleration at a height h above the Earth's surface is the same as that at a depth d below the Earth's surface (with both h and d small compared to the Earth's radius R), then

  h = 2 d

  h = d2 / R

  h = d / 2

  h = d

3.

A planet's density is 4 times that of the Earth. But the acceleration due to gravity on its surface is exactly the same as on the Earth's surface. The radius of the planet in terms of the Earth's radius R is

  R / 16

  16 R

  R / 4

  4 R

4.

A satellite is moving around the Earth in a circular orbit with a velocity V. If the gravitational force of the Earth were to suddenly disappear, then the satellite would

  spirally move away from the Earth.

  fall towards the surface of the Earth.

  move with a velocity V, tangentially to its circular orbit.

  move radially outwards with a velocity V.

5.

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

  (R2 /R1)2

  (R1 /R2)2

  R1 /R2

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