Physics-Acceleration due to Gravity

NEET Physics Acceleration due to Gravity MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-fact-Easy-Class 11

What happens to the acceleration due to gravity as a point mass moves below the surface of the Earth?

A

It decreases by a factor of (1 - d/RE)

B

It remains constant regardless of depth

C

It increases as depth increases

D

It becomes zero at the center of the Earth

Correct Answer

Option A

Detailed Explanation

As stated in the NCERT context, the acceleration due to gravity decreases by a factor of (1 - d/RE) when moving below the Earth's surface.

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