AIPMT PRELIMS2012Physics-Gravitation

AIPMT PRELIMS 2012 Physics Gravitational Force MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 11

The height which the weight of a body becomes 1/16th16^{th}, its weight on the surface of earth (radius R) is

A

4 R

B

5 R

C

15 R

D

3 R

Correct Answer

Option D

Detailed Explanation

Using the formula for gravitational force, the height is calculated as 3 R.

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