Physics-(general)
NEET Physics (general) Assertion Reason Question
Type: Assertion Reason-assertion-Easy-Class 11
Assertion (A): The work done by the gravitational force on the moon as it orbits the Earth is zero.
Reason (R): The gravitational force acts perpendicular to the moon's instantaneous displacement.
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.
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
The gravitational force does no work on the moon because it is perpendicular to the moon's tangential displacement, as stated in the NCERT context.
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