Physics-Universal Law of Gravitation

NEET Physics Universal Law of Gravitation Assertion Reason Question

Type: Assertion Reason-assertion-Medium-Class 11

Assertion (A): The gravitational force between two point masses decreases as the square of the distance between them increases. | Reason (R): The gravitational force is independent of the distance between the two masses.

A

Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.

B

Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.

C

A is true but R is false.

D

A is false but R is true.

Correct Answer

Option C

Detailed Explanation

The NCERT context states that the gravitational force magnitude is inversely proportional to the square of the distance between the masses, making R false.

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