Q11 / 208 · NTA Abhyas (NEET) 2020 · Physics · Gravitation

Variation of acceleration due to gravity (g) with distance x from the centre of the Erath is best represented by ( R→ Radius of the Earth)

  • A
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  • B
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  • C
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  • Correct answer
    D
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Solution

The value of g is maximum at the surface of the Earth and g=0 at centre of the Earth. If one goes away from the Earth surface, again the value of g decreases.

Thus, graph (d) is showing the correct variation of g.

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

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