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Question 2

If r is the radius of the earth and g is the acceleration at its surface, then the acceleration g1 at an orbit distance R from the centre of the earth is given by

  • A.g1/g = r/R
  • B.g1/g =r2/R2
  • C.g1/g =R2/r2
  • D.g1/g =(R-r)2/r2
Objective

Question details

Exam body
NDA
Subject
Physics
Year
2014/2015
Question no.
#2
Type
Objective
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