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If the mass of Sun were ten times smaller and the universal gravitational constant were ten times larger in magnitude, which of the following is not correct

A

Time period of a simple pendulum on the Earth would decrease

B

Walking on the ground would become more difficult

C

Raindrops will fall faster

D

g' on the Earth will not change

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To solve the question, we need to analyze the effects of changing the mass of the Sun and the gravitational constant on various physical phenomena. Here’s a step-by-step breakdown: ### Step 1: Understand the Changes - The mass of the Sun is decreased to one-tenth of its original value. - The universal gravitational constant (G) is increased to ten times its original value. ### Step 2: Recall the Formula for Acceleration due to Gravity The acceleration due to gravity (g) on the surface of the Earth is given by the formula: \[ g = \frac{G \cdot M}{R^2} \] where: - \( G \) is the universal gravitational constant, - \( M \) is the mass of the Earth, - \( R \) is the radius of the Earth. ### Step 3: Calculate the New Acceleration due to Gravity With the new values: - New \( G \) = \( 10G \) - Mass of Earth \( M \) remains unchanged. - Radius of Earth \( R \) remains unchanged. Thus, the new acceleration due to gravity \( g' \) becomes: \[ g' = \frac{10G \cdot M}{R^2} = 10g \] This indicates that the acceleration due to gravity has increased tenfold. ### Step 4: Analyze the Options 1. **Time Period of a Simple Pendulum**: The time period \( T \) is given by: \[ T = 2\pi \sqrt{\frac{L}{g}} \] Since \( g \) has increased, \( T \) will decrease. This statement is correct. 2. **Walking on the Ground**: With increased gravity, it will require more effort to lift feet while walking. This statement is also correct. 3. **Raindrops Falling Faster**: The acceleration due to gravity affects the rate at which raindrops fall. With increased \( g \), raindrops will indeed fall faster. This statement is correct. 4. **g' on Earth will not change**: Since we calculated that \( g' \) has increased to \( 10g \), this statement is incorrect. ### Conclusion The option that is not correct is that "g' on Earth will not change." Therefore, the answer to the question is that this statement is false. ### Final Answer The statement that is not correct is: **"g' on Earth will not change."** ---

To solve the question, we need to analyze the effects of changing the mass of the Sun and the gravitational constant on various physical phenomena. Here’s a step-by-step breakdown: ### Step 1: Understand the Changes - The mass of the Sun is decreased to one-tenth of its original value. - The universal gravitational constant (G) is increased to ten times its original value. ### Step 2: Recall the Formula for Acceleration due to Gravity The acceleration due to gravity (g) on the surface of the Earth is given by the formula: ...
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