Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Physics

Chapter

Gravitation

Question:

A body weighs 72 N on the surface of the earth. What is the gravitational force on it, at a height equal to half the radius of the earth?

Options:

30 N

24 N

48 N

32 N

Correct Answer:

32 N

Explanation:

W = \(\frac{W_o}{(1+\frac{h}{R})^2}\)

Put h = \(\frac{R}{2}\)

Wo = 72 N

W = 32 N