JEE Main 2003 — Gravitation Question with Solution
JEE Main 2003
Question
Two spherical bodies of mass and radii respectively are released in free space with initial separation between their centres equal to . If they attract each other due to gravitational force only, then the distance covered by the smaller body just before collision is
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Correct answer
C
Step-by-step explanation
Distance between the surface of the spherical bodies
Force Mass, Acceleration Mass, Distance Acceleration
Note: Maximum distance will be travelled by smaller bodies due to the greater acceleration caused by the same gravitational force
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