JEE Main 2023 (8 Apr, Shift 2) Physics Q36: Gravitation

Question

The acceleration due to gravity at height $h$ above the earth if $h \ll R$ (Radius of earth) is given by

Accepted Answer

Option 1: $g' = g\left(1 - \frac{2h}{R}\right)$

Answer

$g' = g\left(1 - \frac{2h}{R}\right)$

Answer

$g' = g\left(1 - \frac{h}{2R}\right)$

Answer

$g' = g\left(1 - \frac{h^2}{2R^2}\right)$

Answer

$g' = g\left(1 - \frac{2h^2}{R^2}\right)$

JEE Main 8 April 2023, Shift 2, Physics Q36