Gravitation – Objective Questions

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Question 28

The ratio of escape velocity to orbital velocity of a satellite at the same radius is:

A) 1 B) √2 C) 2 D) 1/√2

Correct Answer: B) √2

Explanation:

v = √(GM/r),   ve = √(2GM/r) ⇒ ve/v = √2


Question 29

A body is projected vertically upward with speed equal to escape velocity. Its speed at infinity will be:

A) zero B) same as projection speed C) half D) depends on mass

Correct Answer: A) zero

Explanation:

Escape velocity is defined as the minimum speed required to just reach infinity with zero speed.


Question 30

Which graph best represents variation of g with height above Earth?

A) Linear decrease B) Exponential decrease C) Inverse square curve D) Constant

Correct Answer: C) Inverse square curve

Explanation:

g ∝ 1/(R + h)², so the curve follows inverse square nature.


Question 31

The gravitational force between two bodies becomes zero when:

A) one mass becomes zero B) distance becomes zero C) distance becomes infinite D) masses are equal

Correct Answer: C) distance becomes infinite

Explanation:

Since F ∝ 1/r², as r → ∞, F → 0.


Question 32

If a satellite moves from lower orbit to higher orbit, its speed:

A) increases B) decreases C) remains same D) becomes zero

Correct Answer: B) decreases

Explanation:

Orbital speed v = √(GM/r). As r increases, v decreases.


Question 33

At which location is acceleration due to gravity maximum?

A) At poles B) At equator C) At centre of Earth D) At high altitude

Correct Answer: A) At poles

Explanation:

Centrifugal force is zero at poles and Earth’s radius is minimum there, so g is maximum.


Question 34

Which of the following is conserved when a satellite revolves around Earth?

A) Linear momentum B) Angular momentum C) Mechanical energy D) Speed

Correct Answer: B) Angular momentum

Explanation:

Gravitational force is central force, so torque is zero and angular momentum is conserved.


Last-Minute Revision Tricks

  • Always measure distance from Earth’s centre
  • Use proportionality before plugging values
  • Escape velocity → think energy
  • Satellite problems → think centripetal force
  • Mass never changes; weight always can

One-Line Exam Mantra

If you know how g, v, T vary with R, you can solve 90% gravitation MCQs in seconds.


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