Gravitation

The earth is assumed to be a sphere of radius R. A platform is arranged at a height R

The earth is assumed to be a sphere of radius R. A platform is arranged at a height R from…

If the earth shrink such that its mass does not change but radius decreases to one

If the earth shrink such that its mass does not change but radius decreases to one quarter of its original…

The escape velocity of a body from earth’s surface is Ve. The escape velocity

The escape velocity of a body from earth's surface is Ve. The escape velocity of the same body from a…

A satellite in a circular orbit of radius R has a period of 4 hours. Another satellite

A satellite in a circular orbit of radius R has a period of 4 hours. Another satellite with orbital radius…

If R is the radius of earth, the height at which the weight of a body 1/4 of its weight

If R is the radius of earth, the height at which the weight of a body 1/4 of its weight…

A satellite A of mass m is at a distance r from the centre of earth. Another satellite

A satellite A of mass m is at a distance r from the centre of earth. Another satellite B of…

Height of geostationary satellite is

Height of geostationary satellite is Options (a) 16000 km (b) 22000 km (c) 28000 km (d) 36000 km Correct Answer:…

A body oscillates with amplitude of 10 cm in a horizontal platform.

A body oscillates with amplitude of 10 cm in a horizontal platform. The maximum angular frequency which the platform can…

At what height h above earth, the value of g becomes g/2 (where R=radius of earth)?

At what height h above earth, the value of g becomes g/2 (where R=radius of earth)? Options (a) (√2-1)R (b)…

Radius of orbit of satellite of earth is R. Its kinetic energy is proportional to

Radius of orbit of satellite of earth is R. Its kinetic energy is proportional to Options (a) 1/R (b) 1/√R…