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 descends to a depth d within the Earth?
A
It decreases by a factor of (1 - d/RE).
B
It remains constant.
C
It increases by a factor of (1 + d/RE).
D
It becomes zero at the center of the Earth.
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
As one goes down below the Earth's surface, the acceleration due to gravity decreases by a factor of (1 - d/RE), as stated in the NCERT content.
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