Quizrr Chapter-Wise Test for JEE Main - 2025

Q.1

A uniform ring of mass m and radius r is placed directly above a uniform sphere of mass M and of equal radius.
The centre of the ring is directly above the centre of the sphere at a distance r 3 as shown in the figure. The
gravitational force exerted by the sphere on the ring will be

(A) GMm
8r2
(B) GMm
4r2
(C) 3 GMm
8r2
(D) GMm
38r 3

Q.2

Two hypothetical planets of masses m1 and m2 are at rest when they are infinite distance apart. Because of the
gravitational force they move towards each other along the line joining their centres.
What is their speed when their separation is 'd'? (Speed of m1 is v1 and that of m2 is v2 )

(A) v1 = v2
(B) 2G 2G
v1 = m2 d(m1 +m2 ) , v2 = m1 d(m1 +m2 )

(C) 2G 2G
v 1 = m1 d(m1 +m2 ) , v2 = m2 d(m1 +m2 )

(D) v 1 = m2 2G 2G
m1 , v2 = m2 m2

Q.3

If the radius of the earth were to shrink by 1%, with its mass remaining the same, the acceleration due to gravity on
the earth's surface would increase by x%. Then find the value of x.
(A) 1

(B) 2

(C) 3

(D) 4

Q.4

A solid sphere of uniform density and radius R applies a gravitational force of attraction equal to F1 on a particle
placed at A, distance 2R from the centre of the sphere.

A spherical cavity of radius R/2 is now made in the sphere as shown in the figure. The sphere with cavity now
applies a gravitational force F2 on the same particle placed at A. Then what is the value of ratio F2 /F1 ?

(A) 0.122

(B) 0.115

(C) 0.777

(D) 0.155

Q.5

If suddenly the gravitational force of attraction between Earth and a body revolving around it becomes zero, then the
body will

(A) continue to move in its orbit with same velocity

(B) move tangentially to the original orbit with same velocity

(C) become stationary in its orbit

(D) move towards the earth

Q.6

Two concentric uniform shells of mass M1 and M2 are as shown in the figure. A particle of mass m is located just
within the shell M2 on its inner surface. Gravitational force on ' m ' due to M1 and M2 will be
(A) zero

(B) GM
b2
1m

(C) G(M1 +M
2
2 )m
b
(D) None of these

Q.7

For a particle inside a uniform spherical shell, the gravitational force on the particle is

(A) infinite

(B) zero

(C) −Gm
r2
1 m2

(D) Gmr12 m2

Q.8

Two spheres of masses m and M are situated in air and the gravitational force between them is F. The space
around the masses is now filled with a liquid of specific gravity 3 . The gravitational force will now be

(A) F9

(B) 3F
(C) F
(D) F3

Q.9

A mass M is split into two parts m and (M − m), which are then separated by a certain distance. What ratio of
m/M maximizes the gravitational force between the two parts?
(A) 13

(B) 12

(C) 14

(D) 15

Q.10

Two stars of mass m1 and m2 are parts of a binary system. The radii of their orbits are r1 and r2 respectively,
measured from the C.M. of the system. The magnitude of gravitational force m1 exerts on m2 is

(A) m1 m2 G2
(r1 +r2 )
m2 G
(B)
(r1 +r2 )2
 m1 G
(C)
(r1 +r2 )2

(D) (m1 +m22)

(r1 +r2 )

Q.11

Two bodies of masses 4 kg and 9 kg are separated by a distance of 60 cm. A 1 kg mass is placed in between
these two masses. If the net force on 1kg is zero, then its distance from 4 kg mass is

(A) 26 cm
(B) 30 cm
(C) 28 cm
(D) 24 cm

Q.12

If masses of two point objects is doubled and distance between them is tripled, then gravitational force of attraction
between them will nearly

(A) increase by 225%

(B) decrease by 44%

(C) decrease by 56%

(D) increase by 125%

Q.13

A central particle M is surrounded by a square array of other particles, separated by either distance d or distance
d/2 along the perimeter of the square. The magnitude of the gravitational force on the central particle due to the
other particles is
(A) 9GM
d2
m

(B) 5GM
d2
m

(C) 3GMm
d2
(D) GM
d2
m

Q.14

Three particles P, Q and R are placed as per given figure. Masses of P, Q and R are 3 m, 3 m and m
respectively. The gravitational force on a fourth particle S of mass m is equal to

(A) 3GM2
2 d2
in ST direction only

(B) 3GM2 3GM2

2 d2
in SQ direction and 2 d2
in
SU direction
(C) 3GM2
2 d2
in SQ direction only

(D) 3GM2 3GM2

2 d2
in SQ direction and 2 d2
in
ST direction

Q.15

A man goes to a height equal to the radius of the earth from its surface. The weight of the person at that height
relative to his weight on the surface of earth is

(A) 1
2
(B) 1
3
(C) 1
4
(D) 1
5

Answers & Solutions

Q.1 Answer:
3 GMm
8r2
Solution:
 On a differential part of ring,
GMdm(2) r
the gravitational force (dF) by sphere = (2R2 )(2R)
4Mdm r
GMdm r
⇒ dF = 4R2 (R)
4R3 =
m
Total gravitational (F) = ∫0 GMdm
4R3
r

r is resolved into vectors are with magnitude ( 2 )

3r

directed perpendicular to the plane of ring and other radially with magnitude ( 2 )
∣r∣

Let them be r⊥ and r c receptively.

Then,
r = r⊥ + rc
GMdmr2 GMdm
So, dF = = (r⊥ + rc )
4R3 4R3
m m GMdm (r⊥ ) m
GMdm r c
F = ∫ df = ∫ + ∫
0 0 4R3 0 4R3

( )
m m
GMdm 3 GMdm R
F =∫ Rr⊥ + ∫ ( ) rc
0 4R3 2 0 4R3 2
3GM m m
F= 8R2∫0 dmr⊥ + GM 8R2 ∫0 dmrc
At every point r⊥ is same but
rc changes accordingly such that
m m
∫0 dmr⊥ = Mr ⊥ and ∫0 rc = 0
3GM
So, F = 8R 2 mr⊥

option C is correct.

Q.2 Answer:
2G 2G
v1 = m2 d(m1 +m2 ) , v2 = m1 d(m1 +m2 )
Solution:

We choose reference point, infinity, where total energy of the system is zero. So, initial energy of the
system = 0 Final energy = 12 m1 v12 + 12 m2 v22 − Gmd1 m2
1 1 Gm1 m2
From conservation of energy, Initial energy = Final energy ∴ 0 = 2 m1 v12 + 2 m2 v2 2 − d
or 12 m1 v12 + 12 m1 v22 = Gm1d m2
By conservation of linear momentum
v1
m1 v1 + m2 v2 = 0 or v2 = − mm21 ⇒ v2 = − mm12 v1
2
Putting value of v2 in equation (1), we get m1 v12 + m2 (− mm1 v21 ) = 2Gm1 m2
d
m1 m2 v12 +m21 v12
m2 = 2Gmd1 m2
2Gm22 2G
v1 = d( m1 +m2 ) = m2 d(m1 +m2 )
2G
Similarly v2 = −m1 d(m1 +m2 )
Q.3 Answer:
2
Solution:

Acceleration due to gravity on earth's surface g = G RM2

Δg
This implies that as radius decreases, the acceleration due to gravity increases. g = −2 ΔR
R But
ΔR
R =
−1%
Δg
('- sign is due to shrinking of earth) ∴ g = −2 × (−1%) = 2%

Q.4 Answer:
0.777
Solution:

C → cavity, T → Total, R → remaining

F1 = GM m
(2R)2 ... (i)
FR = F2 = FT − FC = F1 − FC
G( M8 )m
or F2 = (2R)2 − (3R/2)2
GM m

or F2 = 14GM
72R2
m

From Eqs. (i) and (ii) we get,

F2 7
F1 = 9 = 0.777

Q.5 Answer:
move tangentially to the original orbit with same velocity
Solution:

Bodywill move tangentially to the original orbit with same velocity.

Q.6 Answer:
GM1 m
b2
Solution:

Gravitational force will be due to M1 only.

Q.7 Answer:
zero
Solution:

Various regions of spherical shell attract the point mass inside it in various directions. These forces cancel
each other completely. Therefore the gravitational force on the particle is zero.

Q.8 Answer:
F
Solution:
 Gravitational force is independent of medium. Hence, this will remain same.

Q.9 Answer:
1
2
Solution:

F = G m(Mr2−m)
For maximum value of F , dF /dm = 0, and so m = M /2

Q.10 Answer:
m1 m 2 G
(r1 +r2 )2
Solution:
Gm1 m2 Gm1 m2
F = r2 = (r1 +r2 )2

Q.11 Answer:
24 cm
Solution:

∴ G 4×1 9×1
x2 = G (60−x)2
or 23 = (60−x)
x
⇒ x = 24 cm

Q.12 Answer:
decrease by 56%
Solution:

[ G(2m(3r)
1 )(2m2 ) − Gm1 m2
2 r2
]
% change = Gm1 m2 × 100
r2
4
9 −1
= 1 × 100 = −56%
- ve sign indicates that force of attraction decreases.

Q.13 Answer:
3GMm
d2
Solution:
GM (3m) 3GM m
F = d2 = d2
Q.14 Answer:
3GM2
2 d2
in SQ direction only
Solution:

Gm2
In horizontal direction Net force = G 123dmm
2 cos 30∘ − 4 d2
cos 60∘
2 2
Gm Gm
= 8 d2
− 8 d2
=0
3m2 G 3m2 Gm2
In vertical direction, Net force = G12d2 cos 60∘ + 3d2 + 4d cos 30∘
3Gm2 2
3Gm2
= 24d2 + 33dGm2 + 8d2
3Gm2 3Gm2
= d2 [ 1+8+3
24 ] = 2d2 along SQ.

Q.15 Answer:
�
�
Solution:

At the surface of the earth, the weight of the person.

���
W = mg ⇒
��
At a height h
���
weight � ' = �� ' ⇒ �
(� � � )
�' ��
∴ = �
� (� � � )
�' �� �
When ℎ = �, = � =
� (��) �
So, weight becomes one-forth.