NEET Physics Acceleration due to Gravity MCQ Question
What happens to the acceleration due to gravity as a point mass moves below the surface of the Earth?
It decreases by a factor of (1 - d/RE)
It remains constant regardless of depth
It increases as depth increases
It becomes zero at the center of the Earth
Correct Answer
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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