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Question
Two particles of mass m1 and m2, approach each other due to their mutual gravitational attraction only. Then ______.
Options
accelerations of both the particles are equal.
acceleration of the particle of mass m1 is proportional to m1.
acceleration of the particle of mass m1 is proportional to m2.
acceleration of the particle of mass m1 is inversely proportional to m1
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Solution
Two particles of mass m1 and m2, approach each other due to their mutual gravitational attraction only. Then acceleration of the particle of mass m1 is proportional to m2.
Explanation:
F = `("Gm"_1 "m"_2)/"r"_2 => "a"_1 = "F"/"m"_1 = "Gm"_2 /"r"_2`
∴ `"a" alpha "m"_2`
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