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Gravitation: Gravitational Field MCQ

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Gravitational FieldMediumQuestion 6223

Question

Gravitational field due to a point mass at distance r varies as:
  1. A
    r
  2. B
  3. C
    1/r
  4. D
    1/r²
    Correct

Correct answer

1/r²

Explanation

g = GM/r² ∝ 1/r².