Q1: A satellite of mass m is launched vertically upward with an initial speed u from the surface

of the earth. After it reaches height R (R = radius of earth), it ejects a rocket of mass m/10 so
that subsequently the satellite moves in a circular orbit. The kinetic energy of the rocket is (G
= gravitational constant; M is the mass of earth)
(A)

(B)

(C)

(D)
Q1: A satellite of mass m is launched vertically upward with an initial speed u from the surface
of the earth. After it reaches height R (R = radius of earth), it ejects a rocket of mass m/10 so
that subsequently the satellite moves in a circular orbit. The kinetic energy of the rocket is (G
= gravitational constant; M is the mass of earth)
(A)

(B)

(C)

(D)
Solution:

As we know,

The rocket splits at height R. Since, separation of rocket is impulsive therefore conservation of momentum in both radial and
tangential direction can be applied.

Kinetic energy of rocket

Q2: A box weighs 196 N on a spring balance at the North Pole. Its weight recorded on the
same balance, if it is shifted to the equator is close to (Take g = 10 m/s2 at the North Pole and
radius of the Earth = 6400 km)
(A) 194.32 N

(B) 194.66 N

(C) 195.32 N

(D) 195.66 N
Q2: A box weighs 196 N on a spring balance at the North Pole. Its weight recorded on the
same balance, if it is shifted to the equator is close to (Take g = 10 m/s2 at the North Pole and
radius of the Earth = 6400 km)
(A) 194.32 N

(B) 194.66 N

(C) 195.32 N

(D) 195.66 N

Solution:

Weight of the object at the pole, W = mg = 196 N

Mass of the object, kg

Weight of object at the equator (W’) = Weight at pole – Centrifugal acceleration

Q3: Consider two solid spheres of radii R1 = 1 m, R2 = 2 m and masses M1 & M2,
respectively. The gravitational field due to two spheres 1 and 2 are shown. The value of is

(A)

(B)

(C)

(D)
Q3: Consider two solid spheres of radii R1 = 1 m, R2 = 2 m and masses M1 & M2,
respectively. The gravitational field due to two spheres 1 and 2 are shown. The value of is

(A)

(B)

(C)

(D)
Solution:

Gravitation field will be maximum at the surface of a sphere. Therefore,

Q4: Planets A has a mass M and radius R. Planet B has half the mass and half the radius of
planet A. If the escape velocities from the planets A and B are vA and vB respectively, then
, the value of n is :
(A) 3

(B) 2

(C) 4

(D) 5
Q4: Planets A has a mass M and radius R. Planet B has half the mass and half the radius of
planet A. If the escape velocities from the planets A and B are vA and vB respectively, then
, the value of n is :
(A) 3

(B) 2

(C) 4

(D) 5

Solution:

We know that the escape velocity is given by,

Now,

We are given that

Q5: The mass density of a spherical galaxy varies as over a large distance ‘r’ from its
centre. In that region, a small star is in a circular orbit of radius R. Then the period of
revolution, T depends on R as:
(A)

(B)

(C)

(D)
Q5: The mass density of a spherical galaxy varies as over a large distance ‘r’ from its
centre. In that region, a small star is in a circular orbit of radius R. Then the period of
revolution, T depends on R as:
(A)

(B)

(C)

(D)
Solution:

Mass of galaxy =

Q6: The height ‘h’ at which the weight of a body will be the same as that at the same depth ‘h’
from the surface of the earth is (Radius of the earth is R and effect of the rotation of the earth
is neglected):
(A)

(B)

(C)

(D)
Q6: The height ‘h’ at which the weight of a body will be the same as that at the same depth ‘h’
from the surface of the earth is (Radius of the earth is R and effect of the rotation of the earth
is neglected):
(A)

(B)

(C)

(D)

Solution:

on solving we get,

Q7: A satellite is moving in a low nearly circular orbit around the earth. Its radius is roughly
equal to that of the earth’s radius Re. By firing rockets attached to it, its speed is
instantaneously increased in the direction of its motion so that it become times larger.
Due to this the farthest distance from the centre of the earth that the satellite reaches is R.
Value of R is :
(A)

(B)

(C)

(D)
Q7: A satellite is moving in a low nearly circular orbit around the earth. Its radius is roughly
equal to that of the earth’s radius Re. By firing rockets attached to it, its speed is
instantaneously increased in the direction of its motion so that it become times larger.
Due to this the farthest distance from the centre of the earth that the satellite reaches is R.
Value of R is :
(A)

(B)

(C)

(D)
Solution:

From conservation of angular momentum about the centre of earth

From conservation of energy :

By further calculating

Q8: The mass density of a planet of radius R varies with the distance r from its centre as
Then the gravitational field is maximum at :

(A)

(B)

(C) r=R

(D)
Q8: The mass density of a planet of radius R varies with the distance r from its centre as
Then the gravitational field is maximum at :

(A)

(B)

(C) r=R

(D)
Solution:

Q9: A body is moving in a low circular orbit about a planet of mass M and radius R. The
radius of the orbit can be taken to be R itself. Then the ratio of the speed of this body in the
orbit to the escape velocity from the planet is:
(A) 2

(B)

(C) 1

(D)
Q9: A body is moving in a low circular orbit about a planet of mass M and radius R. The
radius of the orbit can be taken to be R itself. Then the ratio of the speed of this body in the
orbit to the escape velocity from the planet is:
(A) 2

(B)

(C) 1

(D)

Solution:

Q10: The value of the acceleration due to gravity is g1 at a height (R = radius of the
earth) from the surface of the earth. It is again equal to g1 at a depth d below the surface of
the earth. The ratio equals:
(A)

(B)

(C)

(D)
Q10: The value of the acceleration due to gravity is g1 at a height (R = radius of the
earth) from the surface of the earth. It is again equal to g1 at a depth d below the surface of
the earth. The ratio equals:
(A)

(B)

(C)

(D)

Solution:

Q11: The acceleration due to gravity on the earth’s surface at the poles is g and angular
velocity of the earth about the axis passing through the pole is An object is weighed at the
equator and at a height h above the poles by using a spring balance. If the weights are found
to be same, then h is : (h < < R, where R is the radius of the earth)
(A)

(B)

(C)

(D)
Q11: The acceleration due to gravity on the earth’s surface at the poles is g and angular
velocity of the earth about the axis passing through the pole is An object is weighed at the
equator and at a height h above the poles by using a spring balance. If the weights are found
to be same, then h is : (h < < R, where R is the radius of the earth)
(A)

(B)

(C)

(D)

Solution:

Weight same at poles and at h (so g1 = g2)

Q12: A satellite is in an elliptical orbit around a planet P. It is observed that the velocity of the
satellite when it is farthest from the planet is 6 times less than that when it is closest to the
planet. The ratio of distances between the satellite and the planet at closest and farthest
points is:
(A) 1:2

(B) 1:3

(C) 1:6

(D) 3:4
Q12: A satellite is in an elliptical orbit around a planet P. It is observed that the velocity of the
satellite when it is farthest from the planet is 6 times less than that when it is closest to the
planet. The ratio of distances between the satellite and the planet at closest and farthest
points is:
(A) 1:2

(B) 1:3

(C) 1:6

(D) 3:4

Solution:

Q13: Four identical particles of equal masses 1 kg are made to move along the circumference
of a circle of radius 1 m under the action of their own mutual gravitational attraction. The
speed of each particle will be
(A)

(B)

(C)

(D)
Q13: Four identical particles of equal masses 1 kg are made to move along the circumference
of a circle of radius 1 m under the action of their own mutual gravitational attraction. The
speed of each particle will be
(A)

(B)

(C)

(D)
Solution:

Q14: Two stars of masses m and 2m at a constant distance d rotate about their common
centre of mass in free space. The period of revolution is
(A)

(B)

(C)

(D)
Q14: Two stars of masses m and 2m at a constant distance d rotate about their common
centre of mass in free space. The period of revolution is
(A)

(B)

(C)

(D)
Solution:

Q15: A body weighs 49 N on a spring balance at the north pole. What will be its weight
recorded on the same weighing machine, if it is shifted to the equator ?

[use ms–2 and radius of earth, R = 6400 km.]

(A) 49.17 N

(B) 48.83 N

(C) 49 N

(D) 49.83 N
Q15: A body weighs 49 N on a spring balance at the north pole. What will be its weight
recorded on the same weighing machine, if it is shifted to the equator ?

[use ms–2 and radius of earth, R = 6400 km.]

(A) 49.17 N

(B) 48.83 N

(C) 49 N

(D) 49.83 N

Solution:

Weight at pole = mg = 49 N

At equator due to rotation

Option (b) is correct.

Q16: Given below are two statements: one is labelled as statement A and the other is labelled
as statement B.

Statement A: The escape velocities from the surface of planet A and B are same. But A and
B are of unequal mass.

Statement B: The product of their mass and radius must be same.

In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options
given below:
(A) If A is correct, then B must be correct

(B) If A is correct, then B must be incorrect

(C) If A is correct, then B may be correct

(D) A and B both can not together be correct

Q16: Given below are two statements: one is labelled as statement A and the other is labelled
as statement B.

Statement A: The escape velocities from the surface of planet A and B are same. But A and
B are of unequal mass.

Statement B: The product of their mass and radius must be same.

In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options
given below:
(A) If A is correct, then B must be correct

(B) If A is correct, then B must be incorrect

(C) If A is correct, then B may be correct

(D) A and B both can not together be correct

Solution:

If A is correct

If B is correct

Both A and B can be correct together (eg when ). But its not a certainty.

Note: In the original paper this question was Assertion - Reason type. But was not correct in the original form. Hence it has
been modified.
Q17: A solid sphere of radius R gravitationally attracts a particle placed at 3R from its centre
with a force F1. Now a spherical cavity of radius is made in the sphere (as shown in
figure) and the force becomes F2. The value of is:

(A)

(B)

(C)

(D)
Q17: A solid sphere of radius R gravitationally attracts a particle placed at 3R from its centre
with a force F1. Now a spherical cavity of radius is made in the sphere (as shown in
figure) and the force becomes F2. The value of is:

(A)

(B)

(C)

(D)
Solution:

Let initial mass of sphere is m'. Hence mass of removed portion will be m'/8.

Q18: Two satellites A and B of masses 200 kg and 400 kg are revolving round the earth at
height of 600 km and 1600 km respectively. If are the time periods of A and B
respectively then the value of

[Given: radius of earth = 6400 km, mass of earth ]

(A)

(B)

(C)

(D)
Q18: Two satellites A and B of masses 200 kg and 400 kg are revolving round the earth at
height of 600 km and 1600 km respectively. If are the time periods of A and B
respectively then the value of

[Given: radius of earth = 6400 km, mass of earth ]

(A)

(B)

(C)

(D)
Solution:
Q19: Assume that a tunnel is dug along a chord of the earth, at a perpendicular distance (R/2)
from the earth's centre, where 'R' is the radius of the Earth. The wall of the tunnel is
frictionless. If a particle is released in this tunnel, it will execute a simple harmonic motion with
a time period:
(A)

(B)

(C)

(D)
Q19: Assume that a tunnel is dug along a chord of the earth, at a perpendicular distance (R/2)
from the earth's centre, where 'R' is the radius of the Earth. The wall of the tunnel is
frictionless. If a particle is released in this tunnel, it will execute a simple harmonic motion with
a time period:
(A)

(B)

(C)

(D)
Solution:

Force along the tunnel

Q20: A particle is moving with uniform speed along the circumference of a circle of radius R
under the action of a central fictitious force F which is inversely proportional to R3. Its time
period of revolution will be given by:
(A)

(B)

(C)

(D)
Q20: A particle is moving with uniform speed along the circumference of a circle of radius R
under the action of a central fictitious force F which is inversely proportional to R3. Its time
period of revolution will be given by:
(A)

(B)

(C)

(D)

Solution:

Q21: A planet revolving in elliptical orbit has :

(A) a constant velocity of revolution.

(B) has the least velocity when it is nearest to the sun.

(C) its areal velocity is directly proportional to its velocity.

(D) areal velocity is inversely proportional to its velocity.

(E) to follow a trajectory such that the areal velocity is constant.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

(A) A only

(B) C only

(C) E only

(D) D only
Q21: A planet revolving in elliptical orbit has :

(A) a constant velocity of revolution.

(B) has the least velocity when it is nearest to the sun.

(C) its areal velocity is directly proportional to its velocity.

(D) areal velocity is inversely proportional to its velocity.

(E) to follow a trajectory such that the areal velocity is constant.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

(A) A only

(B) C only

(C) E only

(D) D only

Solution:

As per Keppler’s 2nd law, Areal velocity is constant.

Q22: Find the gravitational force of attraction between the ring and sphere as shown in the
diagram, where the plane of the ring is perpendicular to the line joining the centres. If is
the distance between the centres of a ring (of mass 'm') and a sphere (mass 'M') where both
have equal radius 'R'.

(A)

(B)

(C)

(D)
Q22: Find the gravitational force of attraction between the ring and sphere as shown in the
diagram, where the plane of the ring is perpendicular to the line joining the centres. If is
the distance between the centres of a ring (of mass 'm') and a sphere (mass 'M') where both
have equal radius 'R'.

(A)

(B)

(C)

(D)
Solution:

Gravitational field of ring

Force between sphere & ring

Q23: The maximum and minimum distances of a comet from the Sun are 1.6 × 1012m and 8.0
× 1010m respectively. If the speed of the comet at the nearest point is 6 × 104ms-1, the speed
at the farthest point is
(A) 6.0 × 103 m/s

(B) 3.0 × 103 m/s

(C) 4.5 × 103 m/s

(D) 1.5 × 103 m/s

Q23: The maximum and minimum distances of a comet from the Sun are 1.6 × 1012m and 8.0
× 1010m respectively. If the speed of the comet at the nearest point is 6 × 104ms-1, the speed
at the farthest point is
(A) 6.0 × 103 m/s

(B) 3.0 × 103 m/s

(C) 4.5 × 103 m/s

(D) 1.5 × 103 m/s

Solution:

By angular momentum conservation

Q24: A geostationary satellite is orbiting around an arbitrary planet 'P' at a height of 11R
above the surface of 'P', R being the radius of 'P'. The time period of another satellite in hours
at a height of 2R from the surface of 'P' is_________. 'P' has the time period of 24 hours.
(A)

(B)

(C) 3

(D) 5
Q24: A geostationary satellite is orbiting around an arbitrary planet 'P' at a height of 11R
above the surface of 'P', R being the radius of 'P'. The time period of another satellite in hours
at a height of 2R from the surface of 'P' is_________. 'P' has the time period of 24 hours.
(A)

(B)

(C) 3

(D) 5

Solution:

Q25: The time period of a satellite in a circular orbit of radius R is T. The period of another
satellite in a circular orbit of radius 9R is:
(A) 3T

(B) 9T

(C) 27 T

(D) 12 T
Q25: The time period of a satellite in a circular orbit of radius R is T. The period of another
satellite in a circular orbit of radius 9R is:
(A) 3T

(B) 9T

(C) 27 T

(D) 12 T

Solution:
Q26: If the angular velocity of earth’s spin is increased such that the bodies at the equator
start floating, the duration of the day would be approximately:

[Take g = 10 ms–2, the radius of earth, R = 6400 × 103 m, Take

(A) does not change

(B) 1200 minutes

(C) 84 minutes

(D) 60 minutes
Q26: If the angular velocity of earth’s spin is increased such that the bodies at the equator
start floating, the duration of the day would be approximately:

[Take g = 10 ms–2, the radius of earth, R = 6400 × 103 m, Take

(A) does not change

(B) 1200 minutes

(C) 84 minutes

(D) 60 minutes
Solution:

For objects to float

mg = mω 2R

ω = angular velocity of earth

R = Radius of earth

Duration of day = T

Q27: The time period of a satellite revolving around earth in a given orbit is 7 hours. If the
radius of orbit is increased to three times its previous value, then approximate new time
period of the satellite will be
(A) 40 hours

(B) 36 hours

(C) 30 hours

(D) 25 hours
Q27: The time period of a satellite revolving around earth in a given orbit is 7 hours. If the
radius of orbit is increased to three times its previous value, then approximate new time
period of the satellite will be
(A) 40 hours

(B) 36 hours

(C) 30 hours

(D) 25 hours

Solution:

Q28: The percentage decrease in the weight of a rocket, when taken to height of 32 km
above the surface of earth will be :

(Radius of earth = 6400 km)

(A)

(B)

(C)

(D)
Q28: The percentage decrease in the weight of a rocket, when taken to height of 32 km
above the surface of earth will be :

(Radius of earth = 6400 km)

(A)

(B)

(C)

(D)

Solution:

Acceleration due to gravity at a height h<

Q29: A body is projected vertically upwards from the surface of earth with a velocity equal to
one third of escape velocity. The maximum height attained by the body will be:

(Take radius of earth and )

(A)

(B) 1600 km

(C) 2133 km

(D) 4800 km
Q29: A body is projected vertically upwards from the surface of earth with a velocity equal to
one third of escape velocity. The maximum height attained by the body will be:

(Take radius of earth and )

(A)

(B) 1600 km

(C) 2133 km

(D) 4800 km
Solution:

Q30: Two satellites A and B having masses in the ratio 4 : 3 are revolving in circular orbits of
radii 3r and 4r respectively around the earth. The ratio of total mechanical energy of A to B is:
(A) 9 : 16

(B) 16 : 9

(C) 1:1

(D) 4:3
Q30: Two satellites A and B having masses in the ratio 4 : 3 are revolving in circular orbits of
radii 3r and 4r respectively around the earth. The ratio of total mechanical energy of A to B is:
(A) 9 : 16

(B) 16 : 9

(C) 1:1

(D) 4:3

Solution:

Given that

Now TE

but

Q31: A body of mass m is projected with velocity  in vertically upward direction from the
surface of the earth into space. It is given that ev is escape velocity and λ < 1. If air resistance
is considered to the negligible, then the maximum height from the centre of earth, to which the
body can go, will be (R : radius of earth)
(A)

(B)

(C)

(D)
Q31: A body of mass m is projected with velocity  in vertically upward direction from the
surface of the earth into space. It is given that ev is escape velocity and λ < 1. If air resistance
is considered to the negligible, then the maximum height from the centre of earth, to which the
body can go, will be (R : radius of earth)
(A)

(B)

(C)

(D)
Solution:

Q32: Assume there are two identical simple pendulum Clocks-1 is placed on the earth and
Clock-2 is placed on a space station located at a height h above the earth surface. Clock-1
and Clock-2 operate at time periods 4s and 6s respectively. Then the value of h is – (consider
radius of earth RE = 6400 km and g on earth 10 m/s2)
(A) 1200 km

(B) 1600 km

(C) 3200 km

(D) 4800 km
Q32: Assume there are two identical simple pendulum Clocks-1 is placed on the earth and
Clock-2 is placed on a space station located at a height h above the earth surface. Clock-1
and Clock-2 operate at time periods 4s and 6s respectively. Then the value of h is – (consider
radius of earth RE = 6400 km and g on earth 10 m/s2)
(A) 1200 km

(B) 1600 km

(C) 3200 km

(D) 4800 km

Solution:

Q33: An object of mass 1 kg is taken to a height from the surface of earth which is equal to
three times the radius of earth. The gain in potential energy of the object will be

[If, g=10ms-2and radius of earth = 6400 km]

(A) 48 MJ

(B) 24 MJ

(C) 36 MJ

(D) 12 MJ
Q33: An object of mass 1 kg is taken to a height from the surface of earth which is equal to
three times the radius of earth. The gain in potential energy of the object will be

[If, g=10ms-2and radius of earth = 6400 km]

(A) 48 MJ

(B) 24 MJ

(C) 36 MJ

(D) 12 MJ

Solution:

Q34: Three identical particle A, B and C of mass 100 kg each are placed in a straight line with
AB = BC = 13 m. The gravitational force on a fourth particle P of the same mass is F, when
placed at a distance 13 m from the particle B on the perpendicular bisector of the line AC. The
value of F will be approximately:
(A) 21 G

(B) 100 G

(C) 59 G

(D) 42 G
Q34: Three identical particle A, B and C of mass 100 kg each are placed in a straight line with
AB = BC = 13 m. The gravitational force on a fourth particle P of the same mass is F, when
placed at a distance 13 m from the particle B on the perpendicular bisector of the line AC. The
value of F will be approximately:
(A) 21 G

(B) 100 G

(C) 59 G

(D) 42 G
Solution:

Q35: An object is taken to a height above the surface of earth at a distance from the
centre of the earth. Where radius of earth, The percentage decrease in the
weight of the object will be
(A) 36%

(B) 50%

(C) 64%

(D) 25%
Q35: An object is taken to a height above the surface of earth at a distance from the
centre of the earth. Where radius of earth, The percentage decrease in the
weight of the object will be
(A) 36%

(B) 50%

(C) 64%

(D) 25%
Solution:

Change

Hence % decrease in the weight = 36%

Q36: The approximate height from the surface of earth at which the weight of the body
becomes of its weight on the surface of earth is

 [Radius of earth R=6400 km and

(A) 3840 km

(B) 4685 km

(C) 2133 km

(D) 4267 km
Q36: The approximate height from the surface of earth at which the weight of the body
becomes of its weight on the surface of earth is

 [Radius of earth R=6400 km and

(A) 3840 km

(B) 4685 km

(C) 2133 km

(D) 4267 km

Solution:

h =?

Q37: The distance between Sun and Earth is R. The duration of year if the distance between
Sun and Earth becomes 3R will be
(A) years

(B) 3 years

(C) 9 years

(D) years
Q37: The distance between Sun and Earth is R. The duration of year if the distance between
Sun and Earth becomes 3R will be
(A) years

(B) 3 years

(C) 9 years

(D) years

Solution:

Q38: The height of any point P above the surface of earth is equal to diameter of earth. The
value of acceleration due to gravity at point P will be : (Given g = acceleration due to gravity at
the surface of earth)
(A)

(B)

(C)

(D)
Q38: The height of any point P above the surface of earth is equal to diameter of earth. The
value of acceleration due to gravity at point P will be : (Given g = acceleration due to gravity at
the surface of earth)
(A)

(B)

(C)

(D)

Solution:

Q39: Two objects of equal masses placed at certain distance from each other attracts each
other with a force of F. If one-third mass of one object is transferred to the other object, then
the new force will be
(A)

(B)

(C)

(D) F
Q39: Two objects of equal masses placed at certain distance from each other attracts each
other with a force of F. If one-third mass of one object is transferred to the other object, then
the new force will be
(A)

(B)

(C)

(D) F

Solution:

We know that

New force 

Q40: An asteroid is moving directly towards the centre of the earth. When at a distance of 10
R (R is the radius of the earth) from the earth’s centre, it has a speed of 12 km/s Neglecting
the effect of earth’s atmosphere, what will be the speed of the asteroid when it hits the surface
of the earth (escape velocity from the earth is 11.2 km /s)? Give your answer to the nearest
integer in km/s
Q40: An asteroid is moving directly towards the centre of the earth. When at a distance of 10
R (R is the radius of the earth) from the earth’s centre, it has a speed of 12 km/s Neglecting
the effect of earth’s atmosphere, what will be the speed of the asteroid when it hits the surface
of the earth (escape velocity from the earth is 11.2 km /s)? Give your answer to the nearest
integer in km/s
16.00

Solution:

Taking, asteroid and earth as an isolated system conserving total energy.

Since, escape velocity from surface of earth is 11.2

Q41: The initial velocity required to project a body vertically upward from the surface of the
earth to reach a height of 10R, where R is the radius of the earth, may be described in terms
of escape velocity such that The value of x will be________.
Q41: The initial velocity required to project a body vertically upward from the surface of the
earth to reach a height of 10R, where R is the radius of the earth, may be described in terms
of escape velocity such that The value of x will be________.
10.00

Solution:

So,
Q42: In the reported figure of earth, the value of acceleration due to gravity is same at point A
and C but it is smaller than that of its value at point B (surface of the earth). The value of OA :
AB will be x : y. The value of x is:  (x and y are positive integers and they do not have any
common factors)

Q42: In the reported figure of earth, the value of acceleration due to gravity is same at point A
and C but it is smaller than that of its value at point B (surface of the earth). The value of OA :
AB will be x : y. The value of x is:  (x and y are positive integers and they do not have any
common factors)

4.00
Solution:

So OA =

OA:AB=4:5
Note: Assumption was missing in the original question.
Q43: If one wants to remove all the mass of the earth to infinity in order to break it up
completely. The amount of energy that needs to be supplied will be where x is ____
(Round off to the Nearest Integer)

(M is the mass of earth; R is the radius of earth; G is the gravitational constant)

Q43: If one wants to remove all the mass of the earth to infinity in order to break it up
completely. The amount of energy that needs to be supplied will be where x is ____
(Round off to the Nearest Integer)

(M is the mass of earth; R is the radius of earth; G is the gravitational constant)

3.00

Solution:

Energy given

x=3
Q44: The radius in kilometer to which the present radius of earth (R = 6400 km) to be
compressed, so that the escape velocity is increased 10 times is________.
Q44: The radius in kilometer to which the present radius of earth (R = 6400 km) to be
compressed, so that the escape velocity is increased 10 times is________.
64.00

Solution:

Q45: If the acceleration due to gravity experienced by a point mass at a height h above the
surface of earth is same as that of the acceleration due to gravity at a depth αh (h << Re) from
the earth surface. The value of α will be _________. (use Re = 6400 km)
Q45: If the acceleration due to gravity experienced by a point mass at a height h above the
surface of earth is same as that of the acceleration due to gravity at a depth αh (h << Re) from
the earth surface. The value of α will be _________. (use Re = 6400 km)
2.00

Solution:
Q46: Two satellites and are revolving in circular orbits around a planet with radius
and respectively. The ratio of speed of satellite to the speed
of satellite in their respective orbits would be where x =
Q46: Two satellites and are revolving in circular orbits around a planet with radius
and respectively. The ratio of speed of satellite to the speed
of satellite in their respective orbits would be where x =
02

Solution: