Q16 / 208 · NTA Abhyas (NEET) 2020 · Physics · Gravitation

Gravitational force acts on a particle due to fixed uniform solid sphere. Neglect other forces. Then particle

  • A
    always moves normal to the radial direction.
  • B
    always moves in the radial direction only.
  • C
    always moves in circular orbit.
  • Correct answer
    D
    experiences a force directed along the radial direction only.

Solution

Circular motion is a special case in the gravitational field. These may be a straight line, elliptical paths, but force will be always directed towards at the centre of the sphere.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'D'.

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