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Gravitation — Science STD 9 — Question

Maharashtra BoardEnglish MediumSTD 9ScienceGravitation1 Mark
MCQ
In the relation $\text{F}=\text{G}\times\text{M}\times\frac{\text{m}}{\text{d}^2},$ the quantity $G:$
  • A
    Depends on the value of g at the place of observation.
  • B
    Is used only when the earth is one of the two masses.
  • C
    Is the greatest on the surface of the earth.
  • ✓
    Is of the same value irrespective of the place of observation.
✓

Answer

Correct option: D.
Is of the same value irrespective of the place of observation.
This is because $G$ is constant in the given equation.

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