Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Physics

Chapter

Gravitation

Question:

If gh and gd be the accelerations due to gravity at a height h and at depth d, above and below the surface of earth respectively. Assuming h << R and d <<R and if gh = gd then,

Options:

d = h

d = 2h

h = 2d

Data is insufficient to arrive at a conclusion.

Correct Answer:

d = 2h

Explanation:

$g\left(1-\frac{2 h}{R}\right) \cong g\left(1-\frac{d}{R}\right)$

⇒ d = 2h