Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Physics

Chapter

Gravitation

Question:

A body projected vertically from the earth reaches a height equal to earth’s radius before returning to the earth. The power exerted by the gravitational force is greatest :

Options:

At the instant just after the body is projected

At the highest position of the body

At the instant just before the body hits the earth

It remains constant all through

Correct Answer:

At the instant just before the body hits the earth

Explanation:

P = \(\vec{Fv} = Fv Cos \theta\)

Just before hitting Ө is zero and both F, v are maximum.