AIPMT PRELIMS2003Physics-Gravitation
AIPMT PRELIMS 2003 Physics Acceleration due to Gravity MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 11
The acceleration due to gravity on the planet A is 9 times the acceleration due to gravity on planet B. A man jumps to a height of 2m on the surface of A. What is the height of jump by the same person on the planet B.
A
2/9 m
B
18 m
C
6 m
D
2/3 m
Correct Answer
Option B
Detailed Explanation
Using the relation h ∝ 1/g, where h is the height of jump and g is the acceleration due to gravity, the height on planet B is 9 times that on planet A.
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