AIIMS2008Physics-Gravitation

AIIMS 2008 Physics Kepler's Laws MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Hard-Class 11

Suppose the gravitational force varies inversely as the nth power of distance. Then the time period of a planet in circular orbit of radius R around the sun will be proportional to

A

R^(n/2)

B

R(n2)/2R^(n^{-2})/2

C

Rⁿ

D

R(n2)/2R^(n^{-2})/2

Correct Answer

Option A

Detailed Explanation

Gravitational force, F ∝ 1/r²

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