Physics-Distance & Displacement

NEET Physics Distance & Displacement MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-numerical-Easy-Class 11

An object is under free fall from rest. If the time intervals are divided equally as τ,2τ,3τ,\tau, 2\tau, 3\tau, \ldots, what is the ratio of distances covered in these intervals according to Galileo's law of odd numbers?

A

1:3:5:7

B

1:2:3:4

C

2:4:6:8

D

1:4:9:16

Correct Answer

Option A

Detailed Explanation

Galileo’s law of odd numbers states that the distances traversed during equal intervals of time by a body falling from rest are in the ratio of odd numbers starting from one, i.e., 1:3:5:7.

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