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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