Supposing Newton’s law of gravitation

Question:

Supposing Newton’s law of gravitation for gravitation forces F1 and F2 between two masses m1 and m2 at positions r1 and r2 read 

$F_{1}=-F_{2}=-\frac{r_{12}}{r_{12}^{3}} G M_{0}^{2}\left(\frac{m_{1} m_{2}}{M_{1}^{2}}\right)^{n} \quad$ where $\mathrm{Mo}$ is a constant of the dimension of mass, $\mathrm{r}_{12}=$

r1 – r2 and n is a number. In such a case,

(a) the acceleration due to gravity on earth will be different for different object

(b) none of the three laws of Kepler will be valid

(c) only the third law will become invalid

(d) for n negative, an object lighter than water will sink in water

 

Solution:

The correct answers are

(a) the acceleration due to gravity on earth will be different for different object

(c) only the third law will become invalid

(d) for n negative, an object lighter than water will sink in water

Leave a comment

Close

Click here to get exam-ready with eSaral

For making your preparation journey smoother of JEE, NEET and Class 8 to 10, grab our app now.

Download Now