JEE Main & Advanced Physics Gravitation / गुरुत्वाकर्षण Question Bank Mock Test - Gravitation and Mechanical Properties of Solid

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    If the radius of the earth decreases by 10%, the mass remaining unchanged, what will happen to the acceleration due to gravity?

    A) Decreases by 19%

    B)  Increases by 19%

    C)  Decreases by more than 19%

    D)  Increase by more than 19%

    Correct Answer: D

    Solution :

    [d] \[g=\frac{GM}{{{R}^{2}}}\]                                (i) \[g'=\frac{Gm}{{{\left( \frac{90}{100}R \right)}^{2}}}=\frac{100}{81}-\frac{GM}{{{R}^{2}}}\]           (ii) From Eqs. (i) and (ii), \[g'=\frac{100}{81}g\Rightarrow \frac{g'}{g}=\frac{100}{81}\] \[\frac{g'}{g}-1=\frac{100}{81}-1\] \[\therefore \Delta g=\frac{19}{81}g=23%\]of g. So increase is more then 19% of g.


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