A solid sphere of mass ‘\(M\)’ and radius ‘\(a\)’ is surrounded by a uniform concentric spherical shell of thickness \(2a\) and mass \(2M\). The gravitational field at distance ‘\(3a\)’ from the centre will be:

1. \(\dfrac{GM}{9a^2}\) 2. \(\dfrac{2GM}{9a^2}\)
3. \(\dfrac{2GM}{3a^2}\) 4. \(\dfrac{GM}{3a^2}\)
Subtopic:  Gravitational Field |
 59%
Level 3: 35%-60%
Please attempt this question first.
Hints
Please attempt this question first.

A test particle is moving in a circular orbit in the gravitational field produced by a mass density \(\rho_{(r)}=\frac{K}{r^2}\). Identify the correct relation between the radius \(R\) of the particle's orbit and its period \(T\):

1. \(T/R^2\) is a constant
2. \(T/R\) is a constant
3. \(T^2/R^3\) is a constant
4. \(TR\) is a constant
Subtopic:  Gravitational Field |
 54%
Level 3: 35%-60%
JEE
Please attempt this question first.
Hints
Please attempt this question first.

The mass density of a planet of radius \(R\) varies with the distance \(r\) from its centre as \(\rho(r)=\rho_0\left(1-\frac{r^2}{R^2}\right) \) Then the gravitational field is maximum at : 
1. \( r=\sqrt{\frac{3}{4}} R \)
2. \( r=\sqrt{\frac{5}{9}} R \)
3. \( r=R \)
4. \( r=\frac{1}{\sqrt{3}} R \)

Subtopic:  Gravitational Field |
 50%
Level 3: 35%-60%
JEE
Please attempt this question first.
Hints
Please attempt this question first.

advertisementadvertisement

The acceleration due to gravity on the earth's surface at the poles is \(g\) and the angular velocity of the earth about the axis passing through the pole is \(\omega\). An object is weighed at the equator and at a height \(h\) above the poles by using a spring balance. If the weights are found to be same, then \(h\) is: (\(h<<R\), where \(R\) is the radius of the earth)
1. \( \frac{R^2 \omega^2}{8 g} \)
2. \(\frac{R^2 w^2}{4 g} \)
3. \(\frac{R^2 w^2}{g} \)
4. \(\frac{R^2 \omega^2}{2 g}\)

Subtopic:  Gravitational Field |
 60%
Level 2: 60%+
JEE
Please attempt this question first.
Hints
Please attempt this question first.

A straight rod of length \({L}\) extends from \({x = a}\) to \(x = (L+a). \) The gravitational force it exerts on a point mass \(m\) at \({x = 0},\) if the mass per unit length of the rod is \((A+Bx^2),\) is given by:
1. \({{Gm}\left[A\left(\dfrac{1}{a+L}-\dfrac{1}{a}\right)-B L\right]} \)

2. \({{Gm}\left[A\left(\dfrac{1}{a}-\dfrac{1}{a+L}\right)-B L\right]} \)

3. \({{Gm}\left[A\left(\dfrac{1}{a+L}-\dfrac{1}{a}\right)+B L\right]} \)

4. \({{Gm}\left[A\left(\dfrac{1}{a}-\dfrac{1}{a+L}\right)+B L\right]} \)
Subtopic:  Gravitational Field |
Please attempt this question first.
Hints
Please attempt this question first.

Consider two solid spheres of radii \(R_1=1 ~\text{m}, ~R_2=2 ~\text{m}\) and masses \(M_1\) and \(M_2,\) respectively. The gravitational field \((E)\) is due to spheres \((1)\) and \((2)\) are shown in the figure. The value of \(\frac{M_1}{M_2}\) is:

1. \(\dfrac{1}{2}\)

2. \(\dfrac{1}{3}\)

3. \(\dfrac{1}{6}\)

4. \(\dfrac{2}{3}\)
Subtopic:  Gravitational Field |
Please attempt this question first.
Hints
Please attempt this question first.

advertisementadvertisement

Consider a uniform spherical shell. Which of the following statements are correct regarding the gravitational field and potential inside the shell?
(A) The gravitational field is zero.
(B) The gravitational potential is zero.
(C) The gravitational field is the same at every point inside.
(D) The gravitational potential is the same at every point inside.

Choose the correct option from the given ones:
1. (A) and (C) only
2. (A), (C) and (D) only
3. (B), (C) and (D) only
4. (A), (B) and (C) only
Subtopic:  Gravitational Field |
 68%
Level 2: 60%+
Please attempt this question first.
Hints
Please attempt this question first.

A wire of mass \(M\) and length \(l\) bent in the form of a semicircle. A particle of mass \(m\) was kept at the center of the semicircle. Then the net gravitational force on the particle is:
1. \(\dfrac{2 G M m \pi}{l^2} \)

2. \(\dfrac{2 G M m}{l^2} \)

3. \(\dfrac{G M m \pi}{I^2} \)

4. \(\dfrac{3 G M m \pi}{l^2}\)
Subtopic:  Gravitational Field |
Level 4: Below 35%
Please attempt this question first.
Hints
Please attempt this question first.