Who discovered the inverse square law for gravity ?
Correct answer: C. Newtons
- A. Einstein
- B. Galileo
- C. Newtons
- D. Plank
Explanation
Newton formulated the inverse-square law of gravitation, F = Gm1m2/r2, which states that gravitational force decreases with the square of the separation r. Therefore, doubling the distance reduces the force to one-fourth. Students may choose Einstein because of general relativity, but Newton discovered the classical inverse-square law.
Report an error
The more specific you are, the faster it gets fixed. A source beats an opinion.
Prefer email? [email protected]
About Newton's Laws of Motion
Newton’s laws explain inertia, the relation between net force and acceleration, and action-reaction pairs. Questions involve free-body diagrams, balanced and unbalanced forces, F = ma, force as the rate of change of momentum, and identifying genuine third-law pairs, which act on different bodies.
Practise Force and Motion
1,416 free Force and Motion MCQs from Physics, each with the correct answer and an explanation. Unlimited attempts, no account needed.
Discussion
Stuck on an option, or know a faster way to get there? Ask or explain it here.
No comments yet. Be the first to explain this one.
Exams that ask Physics questions like this
Physics is on 16 papers prepared for on TestUstad, and all of them draw the same bank, so this question is worth knowing for every one of them.
More Newton's Laws of Motion questions
A body of 2 kg is suspended from the ceiling of an elevator moving up with an acceleration g. Its apparent weight in the elevator will be______________?
Mark the wrong statement ?
If a lift is going up with acceleration, the apparent weight of a body is:
A man of weight W is standing on an elevator which is ascending with an acceleration a. The apparent weight of the man is_______________?
The dimension of force is__________________?
The fission chain reaction in a nuclear reactor can be controlled by introducing _______________?