The height at which the weight of a body becomes \(\left ( \frac{1}{16} \right )^\mathrm{th}\) of its weight on the surface of the earth (radius \(R\)) is:
1. \(5R\)
2. \(15R\)
3. \(3R\)
4. \(4R\)
A body projected vertically from the earth reaches a height equal to earth’s radius before returning to the earth. The power exerted by the gravitational force:
| 1. | is greatest at the instant just before the body hits the earth. |
| 2. | remains constant throughout. |
| 3. | is greatest at the instant just after the body is projected. |
| 4. | is greatest at the highest position of the body. |
The dependence of acceleration due to gravity \('g'\) on the distance \('r'\) from the centre of the earth, assumed to be a sphere of radius \(R\) of uniform density, is as shown in figure below:
| (a) | ![]() |
(b) | ![]() |
| (c) | ![]() |
(d) | ![]() |
The correct figure is:
1. \(a\)
2. \(b\)
3. \(c\)
4. \(d\)