Dependence of Gravitational Force and Potential Energy on Mass and Height Explained

MCQMedium

Question

Consider the following statements made regarding an object of mass m at a height h from the surface of the earth.

(A) Gravitational force acting on the object does not depend on h.

(B) Gravitational potential energy of the object does not depend on m.

(C) Gravitational potential energy of the object depends on h.

Of the statements:

Options

  • Only (A) is true

  • Only (B) is true

  • Only (C) is true

  • Only (B) and (C) are true

  • All (A), (B) and (C) are true

Gravitational ForceGravitational Potential EnergyPhysics Concepts

Related physics Questions(sorted by relevance)

Magnification Variation with Object Distance for a Convex Lens Explained

Medium

Consider the following statements made about the magnification m of an image produced by a convex lens. As the object distance u increases:

(A) From u = 0 to u = f, m increases.

(B) From u = f to u = 2f, m decreases.

(C) From u = 2f to u = ∞, m increases.

Of the above statements:

Convex LensImage Magnification
View

Calculating Magnification of a Simple Microscope: Focal Length 5 cm & Least Distance of Vision 25 cm

Medium

A simple microscope has a convex lens of focal length 5 cm. If the least distance of distinct vision is 25 cm, the magnification of the microscope in normal adjustment is:

Simple Microscope MagnificationConvex Lens Focal Length
View

Why Photoelectric Effect Cannot Be Explained by Wave Theory of Light

Medium

Which of the following phenomenon could not be explained by the wave theory of light?

Photoelectric EffectWave Theory Limitations
View

Best Thermometer for Measuring Temperature of a Liquid Drop Explained

Medium

Of the thermometers given below, the most suitable thermometer to measure the temperature of a drop of liquid is,

ThermocoupleTemperature Measurement
View