Physics-Acceleration due to Gravity
NEET Physics Acceleration due to Gravity MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-fact-Hard-Class 11
What happens to the acceleration due to gravity as one moves to a greater height above the Earth's surface?
A
It increases
B
It decreases
C
It remains constant
D
It fluctuates randomly
Correct Answer
Option B
Detailed Explanation
The acceleration due to gravity decreases with increasing altitude, as stated in the NCERT context on the topic of acceleration due to gravity.
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