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Q.

The value of G in the law of gravitation.


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a

Depends on the mass of the earth only.

b

Depends on the radius of the earth only.

c

Depends on both the mass and radius of the earth.

d

Is independent of the mass and radius of the earth. 

answer is D.

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Detailed Solution

The value of G is independent of the mass and radius of the earth.
G is the constant of proportionality and is called the gravitational constant. It is independent of the mass and radius of the earth. G is equal to “ the force of attraction acting between two bodies each of unit mass, whose centres are placed a unit distance apart.”
Question Image       It has the same value at all places
       It can never be zero
       It is a scalar quantity
 
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The value of G in the law of gravitation.