NEETPhysicsGravitationMCQ+4 / −1
If the mass of the Sun were ten times smaller
and the universal gravitational constant were
ten times larger in magnitude, which of the
following is not correct?
- ARaindrops will fall faster.
- BWalking on the ground would become more difficult.
- CTime period of a simple pendulum on the Earth would decrease.
- Dg on the Earth will not change.
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Correct answer: D
If universal gravitational constant becomes
ten times, then G' = 10 G
Acceleration due to gravity, g =
So,
acceleration due to gravity increases, hence ‘g’ on
the Earth will not change is not correct.
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