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 \((g)\)  on earth would not change.
Subtopic:  Acceleration due to Gravity |
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If the acceleration due to gravity at a height 1 km above the earth is similar to a depth d below the surface of the earth, then: 

1. d=0.5 km

2. d=1 km

3. d=1.5 km

4. d=2 km

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

(a)  

(b) 

(c) 

(d) 

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

1.     2.
3.    4.    

Subtopic:  Acceleration due to Gravity |
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