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GRAVITATION MCQs

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Question 51.


On which factor does the value of universal gravitational constant G depends on?


  1.     Mass of the two bodies
  2.     Distance beween two bodies
  3.     Medium between two bodies
  4.     It does not depend on any parameter
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option D. -> It does not depend on any parameter
:
D

The value of Gravitational constant is a universal constant and does not depend on any factor. It remains constant anywhere in universe and its value is equal to 6.67×1011Nm2kg2.


Question 52.


If F1 is the magnitude of the force exerted on the Sun by Earth and F2 is the magnitude of the force exerted on Earth by the Sun, then :


  1.     F1>F2
  2.     F1=F2
  3.     F1<F2
  4.     F1 and F2 cannot be compared
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option B. -> F1=F2
:
B

Newton's third law of motion states that: For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction. So, F1=F2. Both forces will remain the same as the value of G(Universal gravitational constant), the mass of the earth (m1), the mass of the sun (m2) and the distance between the two bodies(r) do not change for both cases. However, the acceleration of the bodies will be inversely proportional to their masses.


Question 53.


The value of gravitational constant, G is 


  1.     9.8 m s2
  2.     6.7 N
  3.     6.7×1011 Nm2kg2
  4.     6.7×1011 Nm2kg2
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option C. -> 6.7×1011 Nm2kg2
:
C

G is universal gravitational constant. Its value remains constant everywhere in the universe and gravitational force between bodies m and M separated by distance r is given by:
           F=GMmr2
G=Fr2Mm
Units of G are Nm2kg2
The value of Gravitational constant is   6.7×1011 Nm2kg2.


Question 54.


Which instrument is used to measure the weight of an object ?


  1.     Beam-balance
  2.     Screw gauge
  3.     Spring-balance
  4.     Meter scale
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option C. -> Spring-balance
:
C
Spring balance or spring scale measures weight (force) by balancing the force due to gravity against the force of an extended spring.
Which instrument Is Used To Measure The Weight Of An Object...
Question 55.


Brandon Stark saw some suspicious activity at the terrace of a tower. When he reached there, he saw some thieves and hurried back to tell his father. Accidentally, he fell from the top of the tower and landed on the ground exactly 2 seconds later. Find the height of the tower. Take g=10 ms2


  1.     5 m
  2.     10 m
  3.     15 m
  4.     20 m
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option D. -> 20 m
:
D
Brandon experienced a free fall from the top of the tower and, thus, was under the acceleration due to gravity (g). 
Distance travelled in 2 seconds is equal to the height of tower which can be found out by applying equation of motion.
From second equation of motion, we have,
s=u×t+12×gt2
where s- height of tower, u- initial velocity, t-time taken and g- acceleration due to gravity.
Since he fell from rest, u = 0
s=12×gt2=12×10×22=20 m
Therefore, height of tower is 20 m.
Question 56.


The wall of a dam is made thicker at the bottom because ___.


  1.     it is economically feasible
  2.     it looks beautiful
  3.     the government has laid down specific regulations to make the base of dams broader
  4.     it supports increased water pressure at the depth
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option D. -> it supports increased water pressure at the depth
:
D
The pressure in the liquid increases with depth. Thus, as depth increases, more and more pressure is exerted by water on the wall of a dam. A thicker wall is required to withstand a greater pressure, therefore, the wall of the dam is made with the thickness increasing towards base.
Question 57.


What is the buoyant force experienced by a cube of side 10 cm which is completely immersed in water?
(Take g=10 m s2 and density of water =1000 kg m3)


  1.     100 N
  2.     10 N
  3.     1000 N
  4.     1 N
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option B. -> 10 N
:
B

Given,
Length of each side of the cube, l=10 cm=0.1 m
Density of water, ρ=1000 kg m3
Acceleration due to gravity, g=10 m s2
Volume of the cube, V=l3=(0.1)3=0.001 m3
Archimedes' principle states that the buoyant force acting on an object is equal to the weight of the fluid displaced by it.
In the given case, volume of cube is equal to the volume of water displaced.
Mass of water displaced (m) = Density of water × Volume of water displaced
m=1000 kg m3×0.001 m3 
          =1 kg
   
Weight of water displaced, W = mg
 W=1×10 =10 N 
Hence, the buoyant force is 10 N.


Question 58.


What do we call, 'mass of a body per unit volume'?


  1.     Density
  2.     Relative density
  3.     Speed
  4.     Pressure
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option A. -> Density
:
A

Density is a measurement that compares the amount of matter an object has to its volume. An object with much matter in a certain volume has high density. An object with little matter in the same amount of volume has a low density. Density is found by dividing the mass of an object by its volume.


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