NEET
Physics

Acceleration Due To Gravity

Low Priority
Consistency: 45%
Weightage: 9 / 20 Yrs

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Questions
9 MCQs

01
PYQ 2011
easy
physics ID: neet-201

A body projected vertically from the earth reaches a height equal to earth’s radius before returning to the earth. The power exerted by the gravitational force:

1. is greatest at the instant just before the body hits the earth.
2. remains constant throughout.
3. is greatest at the instant just after the body is projected.
4. is greatest at the highest position of the body.

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PYQ 2012
easy
physics ID: neet-201

The height at which the weight of a body becomes of its weight on the surface of the earth (radius ) is:
1.
2.
3.
4.

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03
PYQ 2016
easy
physics ID: neet-201

Starting from the centre of the earth, having radius the variation of (acceleration due to gravity) is shown by:

1. 2.
3. 4.

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04
PYQ 2017
easy
physics ID: neet-201

The acceleration due to gravity at a height above the earth's surface is the same as at a depth below the surface of the earth. Then:

1. 2.
3. 4.
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PYQ 2018
easy
physics ID: neet-201

If the mass of the sun were ten times smaller and the universal gravitational constant were ten times larger in magnitude, which of the following statements would not be correct?

1. Raindrops would drop faster.
2. Walking on the ground would become more difficult.
3. Time period of a simple pendulum on the earth would decrease.
4. Acceleration due to gravity on earth would not change.
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PYQ 2019
easy
physics ID: neet-201

A body weighs N on the surface of the earth. How much will it weigh halfway down the centre of the earth?

1. N 2. N
3. N 4. N
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07
PYQ 2020
easy
physics ID: neet-202
What is the depth at which the value of acceleration due to gravity becomes times it's value at the surface of the earth? (radius of the earth = )
1. 2.
3. 4.
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PYQ 2024
easy
physics ID: neet-202
A planet has a mass equal to of Earth's mass and a diameter equal to half of Earth's diameter. The acceleration due to gravity on this planet is:
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3. 4.
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PYQ 2025
medium
physics ID: neet-202
A body weight on the surface of the earth. The gravitational force experienced by the body due to the Earth at a height equal to one-third the radius of the Earth from its surface is:
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Preparing Acceleration Due To Gravity for NEET

Acceleration Due To Gravity is a specific sub-topic that frequently appears in the NEET examination. Understanding the underlying principles and practicing targeted questions is key to mastering this concept.

The questions compiled above are previous year questions (PYQs) directly related to Acceleration Due To Gravity. Practicing these specific questions helps you understand the difficulty level and the examiner's approach to this topic.

Topic Frequently Asked Questions

Is Acceleration Due To Gravity a high-weightage topic?

You can refer to the priority and consistency badges at the top of this page. High priority topics should be thoroughly revised multiple times before the exam.

Should I memorize the solutions?

No, it is highly recommended to understand the core concept and methodology behind each solution rather than memorizing them, as exact questions are rarely repeated, but the concepts definitely are.