If a particle is projected vertically upward with a speed \(u,\) and rises to a maximum altitude \(h\) above the earth's surface then:
(\(g=\) acceleration due to gravity at the surface)
1. | \(h>\dfrac{u^2}{2g}\) |
2. | \(h=\dfrac{u^2}{2g}\) |
3. | \(h<\dfrac{u^2}{2g}\) |
4. | Any of the above may be true, depending on the earth's radius |
A body weights \(63\) N on the surface of the earth. What is the gravitational force on it due to the earth at a height equal to half the radius of the earth?
1. \(98~\text N\)
2. \(35~\text N\)
3. \(63~\text N\)
4. \(28~\text N\)
Assuming the earth to be a sphere of uniform mass density, how much would a body weigh halfway down to the centre of the earth if it weighed \(250\) N on the surface?
1. | \(250\) N | 2. | \(125\) N |
3. | \(175\) N | 4. | \(145\) N |
Starting from the centre of the earth, having radius \(R,\) the variation of \(g\) (acceleration due to gravity) is shown by:
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