Dependence of intensity of gravitational field \((\mathrm{E})\) of the earth with distance \((\mathrm{r})\) from the centre of the earth is correctly represented by: (where \(\mathrm{R}\) is the radius of the earth)

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3. 4.
Subtopic:  Gravitational Field |
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AIPMT - 2014
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Which one of the following plots represents the variation of a gravitational field on a particle with distance \(r\) due to a thin spherical shell of radius \(R?\)
(\(r\) is measured from the centre of the spherical shell)

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3. 4.

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AIPMT - 2012
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If the radius of the earth shrinks by 1%, then for acceleration due to gravity, there would be:
1. No change at the poles
2. No change at the equator
3. Maximum change at the equator
4. Equal change at all locations

Subtopic:  Gravitational Field | Acceleration due to Gravity |
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AIPMT - 1999
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