Gravitation · JEE Main previous year questions

2002 2 questions

1. Q902002 · 27 Apr 2002 · Shift 1

   If suddenly the gravitational force of attraction between Earth and a satellite revolving around it becomes zero, then the satellite will

   1. A.continue to move in its orbit with same velocity
   2. B.move tangentially to the original orbit with the same velocity
   3. C.become stationary in its orbit
   4. D.move towards the earth
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   Answer: B

2. Q922002 · 27 Apr 2002 · Shift 1

   The escape velocity of a body depends upon mass as

   1. A.$m^0$
   2. B.$m^1$
   3. C.$m^2$
   4. D.$m^3$
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   Answer: A