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CHETANA PUBLICATION-GRAVITATION-EXERCISE
  1. Discuss the variation of g with depth and derive the necessary formula...

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  2. .Derive an expression for the gravitational acceleration on the earth'...

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  3. At which place on the earths surface in the gravitational acceleration...

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  4. At which place on the earth's surface the gravitational acceleration i...

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  5. As we go from equator to pole, what happens to value of 'g'?

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  6. Draw the graph showing variation of gravitational acceleration due is ...

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  7. If the earth were a perfect sphere of radius 6.4 xx 10^6 m rotating it...

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  8. State the formula for acceleration due to gravity at depth 'd' and alt...

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  9. Calculate the K.E, P.E, Total energy and Binding energy of an artifici...

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  10. Define escape velocity. Derive an expression for the escape velocity o...

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  11. Obtain the relation between escape velocity and critical velocity when...

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  12. 0n which factors does the escape speed of a body from the surface of t...

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  13. Show that the escape velocity of a body from the surface of a planet o...

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  15. What is a geostationary satellite? State its two uses. OR What is...

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  16. State uses of geostationary (communication) satellite.

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  17. What is a polar Satellite?

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  19. Discus different causes of projection of satellite OR State the cond...

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  20. Why is it necessary to have a minimum two stage launching system to pu...

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