Gravitation

2026 Q1 JEE Mains MCQ
10 Mar 2026

Three masses $200 \mathrm{~kg}, 300 \mathrm{~kg}$ and 400 kg are placed at the vertices of an equilateral triangle with sides 20 m . They are rearranged on the vertices of a bigger triangle of side 25 m and with the same centre. The work done in this process $\_\_\_\_$ J. (Gravitational constant $\mathrm{G}=6.7 \times 10^{-11} \mathrm{~N} \mathrm{~m}^2 / \mathrm{kg}^2$ )

A.

$4.77 \times 10^{-7}$

B.

$1.74 \times 10^{-7}$

C.

$9.86 \times 10^{-6}$

D.

$2.85 \times 10^{-7}$

2026 Q2 JEE Mains MCQ
10 Mar 2026

Given below are two statements :

Statement I : A satellite is moving around earth in the orbit very close to the earth surface. The time period of revolution of satellite depends upon the density of earth.

Statement II : The time period of revolution of the satellite is $T=2 \pi \sqrt{\frac{R_e}{g}}$ (for satellite very close to the earth surface), where $R_{\mathrm{e}}$ radius of earth and $g$ acceleration due to gravity. In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below :

A.

Statement I is true but Statement II is false

B.

Statement I is false but Statement II is true

C.

Both Statement I and Statement II are true

D.

Both Statement I and Statement II are false

2026 Q3 JEE Mains MCQ
10 Mar 2026

The escape velocity from a spherical planet $A$ is $10 \mathrm{~km} / \mathrm{s}$. The escape velocity from another planet $B$ whose density and radius are $10 \%$ of those of planet $A$, is $\_\_\_\_$ $\mathrm{m} / \mathrm{s}$.

A.

1000

B.

$200 \sqrt{5}$

C.

$1000 \sqrt{2}$

D.

$100 \sqrt{10}$

2026 Q4 JEE Mains MCQ
10 Mar 2026

Net gravitational force at the center of a square is found to be $F_1$ when four particles having mass $M, 2 M, 3 M$ and $4 M$ are placed at the four corners of the square as shown in figure and it is $F_2$ when the positions of $3 M$ and $4 M$ are interchanged. The ratio $\frac{F_1}{F_2}$ is $\frac{\alpha}{\sqrt{5}}$. The value of $\alpha$ is $\_\_\_\_$ .

JEE Main 2026 (Online) 22nd January Morning Shift Physics - Gravitation Question 9 English
A.

2

B.

$2 \sqrt{5}$

C.

1

D.

3

2026 Q5 JEE Mains MCQ
10 Mar 2026

Initially a satellite of 100 kg is in a circular orbit of radius $1.5 \mathrm{R}_{\mathrm{E}}$. This satellite can be moved to a circular orbit of radius $3 R_E$ by supplying $\alpha \times 10^6 \mathrm{~J}$ of energy The value of $\alpha$ is $\_\_\_\_$ .

(Take Radius of Earth $R_E=6 \times 10^6 \mathrm{~m}$ and $\mathrm{g}=10 \mathrm{~m} / \mathrm{s}^2$ )

A.

500

B.

1000

C.

100

D.

150

2026 Q6 JEE Mains MCQ
21 Apr 2026

A body of mass $m$ is taken from the surface of earth to a height equal to twice the radius of earth $\left(R_e\right)$. The increase in potential energy will be $\_\_\_\_$ .

( $g$ is acceleration due to gravity at the surface of earth)

A.

$\frac{1}{2} m g R_e$

B.

$\frac{3}{4} m g R_e$

C.

$\frac{1}{4} m g R_e$

D.

$\frac{2}{3} m g R_e$

2026 Q7 JEE Mains MCQ
21 Apr 2026

When one moves from a point 16 km below the earth's surface to a point 16 km above the earth's surface. The change in g is approximately $\alpha \%$. The value of $\alpha$ is $\_\_\_\_$ .

(Take radius of the earth $=6400 \mathrm{~km}$.)

A.

0.12

B.

0.25

C.

0.50

D.

0.75

2026 Q8 JEE Mains MCQ
21 Apr 2026

The height in terms of radius of the earth $(R)$, at which the acceleration due to gravity becomes $\frac{g}{9}$, where $g$ is acceleration due to gravity on earth's surface, is

$\_\_\_\_$ .

A.

$\sqrt{3} R$

B.

$2 \sqrt{2} R$

C.

$2 R$

D.

${\frac{4}{9} R}$

2026 Q9 JEE Mains MCQ
21 Apr 2026

If a body of mass 1 kg falls on the earth from infinity, it attains velocity (v) and kinetic energy (k) on reaching the surface of earth. The values of v and k respectively are __________.

(Take radius of earth to be 6400 km and g = 9.8 m/s2)

A.

11.2 km/s; $6.27 \times 10^7$ J

B.

11.2 km/s; $12.54 \times 10^7$ J

C.

8.8 km/s; $6.27 \times 10^7$ J

D.

8.8 km/s; $12.54 \times 10^7$ J

2026 Q10 JEE Mains MCQ
21 Apr 2026

A planet ($P_1$) is moving around the star of mass $2M$ in the orbit of radius $R$. Another planet ($P_2$) is moving around another star of mass $4M$ in a orbit of radius $2R$. Ratio of time periods of revolution of $P_2$ and $P_1$ is ________.

A.

$\dfrac{1}{2}$

B.

$2$

C.

$4$

D.

$\dfrac{1}{4}$

2026 Q11 JEE Advanced MCQ
28 May 2026

A particle of mass m, and angular momentum is moving in a circular orbit of radius r0 under the influence of an attractive force $\vec{F}(r)=-\frac{k}{r^2} \hat{r}$. Keeping its angular momentum unchanged, the particle is displaced radially by a small distance $\delta r \ll r_0$, due to which its radial distance varies periodically. The corresponding time period is :

A.

$\frac{2 \pi \ell^3}{mk^2}$

B.

$2\pi \sqrt{\frac{m}{k}}$

C.

$\frac{2 \pi \ell^3}{3mk^2}$

D.

$\frac{2 \pi \ell^3}{5mk^2}$

2025 Q12 JEE Mains MCQ
10 Mar 2026

Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R).

Assertion (A): The radius vector from the Sun to a planet sweeps out equal areas in equal intervals of time and thus areal velocity of planet is constant.

Reason (R): For a central force field the angular momentum is a constant.

In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

A.

(A) is not correct but (R) is correct

B.

Both (A) and (R) are correct but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)

C.

Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)

D.

(A) is correct but (R) is not correct

2025 Q13 JEE Mains MCQ
10 Mar 2026

An object is kept at rest at a distance of $3 R$ above the earth's surface where $R$ is earth's radius. The minimum speed with which it must be projected so that it does not return to earth is : (Assume $\mathrm{M}=$ mass of earth, $\mathrm{G}=$ Universal gravitational constant)

A.
$\sqrt{\frac{3 \mathrm{GM}}{\mathrm{R}}}$
B.
$\sqrt{\frac{2 \mathrm{GM}}{\mathrm{R}}}$
C.
$\sqrt{\frac{\mathrm{GM}}{2 \mathrm{R}}}$
D.
$\sqrt{\frac{\mathrm{GM}}{\mathrm{R}}}$
2025 Q14 JEE Mains MCQ
10 Mar 2026

Given below are two statements : one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason $\mathbf{R}$

Assertion A : The kinetic energy needed to project a body of mass $m$ from earth surface to infinity is $\frac{1}{2} \mathrm{mgR}$, where R is the radius of earth.

Reason R : The maximum potential energy of a body is zero when it is projected to infinity from earth surface.

In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below

A.
$\mathbf{A}$ is false but $\mathbf{R}$ is true
B.
Both $\mathbf{A}$ and $\mathbf{R}$ are true and $\mathbf{R}$ is the correct explanation of $\mathbf{A}$
C.
$\mathbf{A}$ is true but $\mathbf{R}$ is false
D.
Both $\mathbf{A}$ and $\mathbf{R}$ are true but $\mathbf{R}$ is NOT the correct explanation of $\mathbf{A}$
2025 Q15 JEE Mains MCQ
10 Mar 2026

$ \text { Match the LIST-I with LIST-II } $

List - I
List - II
A. $
\text { Gravitational constant }
$
I. $
\left[\mathrm{LT}^{-2}\right]
$
B. $
\text { Gravitational potential energy }
$
II. $
\left[\mathrm{L}^2 \mathrm{~T}^{-2}\right]
$
C. $
\text { Gravitational potential }
$
III.
$
\left[\mathrm{ML}^2 \mathrm{~T}^{-2}\right]
$


D. $
\text { Acceleration due to gravity }
$
IV. $
\left[\mathrm{M}^{-1} \mathrm{~L}^3 \mathrm{~T}^{-2}\right]
$
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
A.
A-IV, B-III, C-II, D-I
B.
A-II, B-IV, C-III, D-I
C.
A-I, B-III, C-IV, D-II
D.
A-III, B-II, C-I, D-IV
2025 Q16 JEE Mains MCQ
10 Mar 2026

Earth has mass 8 times and radius 2 times that of a planet. If the escape velocity from the earth is 11.2 km/s, the escape velocity in km/s from the planet will be:

A.

8.4

B.

11.2

C.

5.6

D.

2.8

2025 Q17 JEE Mains MCQ
10 Mar 2026
A satellite is launched into a circular orbit of radius ' R ' around the earth. A second satellite is launched into an orbit of radius 1.03 R . The time period of revolution of the second satellite is larger than the first one approximately by
A.
$3 \%$
B.
$2.5 \%$
C.
$4.5 \%$
D.
$9 \%$
2025 Q18 JEE Mains MCQ
10 Mar 2026

If a satellite orbiting the Earth is 9 times closer to the Earth than the Moon, what is the time period of rotation of the satellite? Given rotational time period of Moon $=27$ days and gravitational attraction between the satellite and the moon is neglected.

A.
3 days
B.
27 days
C.
81 days
D.
1 day
2025 Q19 JEE Mains MCQ
10 Mar 2026

A small point of mass $m$ is placed at a distance $2 R$ from the centre ' $O$ ' of a big uniform solid sphere of mass M and radius R . The gravitational force on ' m ' due to M is $\mathrm{F}_1$. A spherical part of radius $\mathrm{R} / 3$ is removed from the big sphere as shown in the figure and the gravitational force on m due to remaining part of $M$ is found to be $F_2$. The value of ratio $F_1: F_2$ is

JEE Main 2025 (Online) 22nd January Morning Shift Physics - Gravitation Question 22 English

A.
11 : 10
B.
12 : 11
C.
16 : 9
D.
12 : 9
2025 Q20 JEE Mains Numerical
10 Mar 2026
Three identical spheres of mass m , are placed at the vertices of an equilateral triangle of length $a$. When released, they interact only through gravitational force and collide after a time $\mathrm{T}=4$ seconds. If the sides of the triangle are increased to length $2 a$ and also the masses of the spheres are made 2 m , then they will collide after__________seconds.
2025 Q21 JEE Mains Numerical
10 Mar 2026

A satellite of mass 1000 kg is launched to revolve around the earth in an orbit at a height of 270 km from the earth's surface. Kinetic energy of the satellite in this orbit is____________ $\times 10^{10} \mathrm{~J}$.

(Mass of earth $=6 \times 10^{24} \mathrm{~kg}$, Radius of earth $=6.4 \times 10^6 \mathrm{~m}$, Gravitational constant $=6.67 \times 10^{-11} \mathrm{Nm}^2 \mathrm{~kg}^{-2}$ )

2025 Q22 JEE Mains Numerical
10 Mar 2026

Two planets, $A$ and $B$ are orbiting a common star in circular orbits of radii $R_A$ and $R_B$, respectively, with $R_B=2 R_A$. The planet $B$ is $4 \sqrt{2}$ times more massive than planet $A$. The ratio $\left(\frac{\mathrm{L}_{\mathrm{B}}}{\mathrm{L}_{\mathrm{A}}}\right)$ of angular momentum $\left(L_B\right)$ of planet $B$ to that of planet $A\left(L_A\right)$ is closest to integer ________.

2025 Q23 JEE Mains Numerical
10 Mar 2026

Acceleration due to gravity on the surface of earth is ' $g$ '. If the diameter of earth is reduced to one third of its original value and mass remains unchanged, then the acceleration due to gravity on the surface of the earth is ________ g.

2025 Q24 JEE Mains Numerical
10 Mar 2026

A satellite of mass $\frac{M}{2}$ is revolving around earth in a circular orbit at a height of $\frac{R}{3}$ from earth surface. The angular momentum of the satellite is $\mathrm{M} \sqrt{\frac{\mathrm{GMR}}{x}}$. The value of $x$ is _________ , where M and R are the mass and radius of earth, respectively. ( G is the gravitational constant)

2025 Q25 JEE Advanced MCQ
10 Mar 2026

Consider a star of mass m2 kg revolving in a circular orbit around another star of mass m1 kg with m1 \gg m2. The heavier star slowly acquires mass from the lighter star at a constant rate of $\gamma$ kg/s. In this transfer process, there is no other loss of mass. If the separation between the centers of the stars is r, then its relative rate of change $\frac{1}{r}\frac{dr}{dt}$ (in s−1) is given by:

A.

$-\frac{3\gamma}{2m_{2}}$

B.

$-\frac{2\gamma}{m_{2}}$

C.

$-\frac{2\gamma}{m_{1}}$

D.

$-\frac{3\gamma}{2m_{1}}$

2025 Q26 JEE Advanced Numerical
10 Mar 2026
A geostationary satellite above the equator is orbiting around the earth at a fixed distance $r_1$ from the center of the earth. A second satellite is orbiting in the equatorial plane in the opposite direction to the earth's rotation, at a distance $r_2$ from the center of the earth, such that $r_1=1.21 r_2$. The time period of the second satellite as measured from the geostationary satellite is $\frac{24}{p}$ hours. The value of $p$ is _________.
2025 Q27 TS-EAMCET MCQ
20 May 2026

The force of mutual attraction between any two objects by virtue of their masses is

A.

gravitational force

B.

electromagnetic force

C.

strong nuclear force

D.

weak nuclear force

2025 Q28 TS-EAMCET MCQ
20 May 2026

Which of the following is incorrect about the gravitational force between two bodies?

A.

Conservative force

B.

Attractive force

C.

Not a central force

D.

Not a contact force

2025 Q29 TS-EAMCET MCQ
20 May 2026

A meteor of mass ' $m$ ' having a speed ' $V$ ' at infinity reaches the surface of the Earth with a speed of ( $v_c$ is escape speed from the Earth's surface)

A.

$\sqrt{2} v_e$

B.

$v_e$

C.

$2 \sqrt{v^2+v_e^2}$

D.

$\sqrt{v^2+v_0^2}$

2025 Q30 TS-EAMCET MCQ
20 May 2026

If the orbital speed of a body revolving in a circular path near the surface of the Earth is $8 \mathrm{kms}^{-1}$, then the orbital speed of a body revolving around the Earth in a circular orbit at height of $19,200 \mathrm{~km}$ from the surface of Earth is (Radius of the Earth $=6400 \mathrm{~km}$ )

A.

$4 \mathrm{kms}^{-1}$

B.

$6 \mathrm{kms}^{-1}$

C.

$7.5 \mathrm{kms}^{-1}$

D.

$9 \mathrm{kms}^{-1}$

2025 Q31 TS-EAMCET MCQ
20 May 2026

A body is projected from the Earth's surface with a speed $\sqrt{5}$ times the escape speed $\left(V_e\right)$. The speed of the body when it escapes from the gravitational influence of the Earth is

A.

2 V o

B.

$V_e$

C.

$3 V_e$

D.

$5 \mathrm{~V}_{\mathrm{e}}$

2025 Q32 TS-EAMCET MCQ
20 May 2026

The ratio of the time periods of a simple pendulum at heights $2 R_E$ and $3 R_E$ from the surface of the Earth is ( $R_E$ is radius of the Earth)

A.

$1: 2$

B.

$1: 3$

C.

$3: 4$

D.

$2: 3$

2025 Q33 TS-EAMCET MCQ
20 May 2026

If a body is projected vertically from the surface of the Earth with a speed of $8000 \mathrm{~ms}^{-1}$, then the maximum height reached by the body is

(Radius of the Earth $=6400 \mathrm{~km}$ and acceleration due to gravity $=10 \mathrm{~ms}^{-2}$ )

A.

1600 km

B.

9600 km

C.

6400 km

D.

3200 km

2025 Q34 AP-EAPCET MCQ
20 May 2026

The acceleration due to gravity at a height of $(\sqrt{2}-1) \mathrm{R}$ from the surface of the Earth is

(Acceleration due to gravity on the surface of the Earth $=10 \mathrm{~ms}^{-2}$ and $R$ is radius of the Earth)

A.

$2.5 \mathrm{~ms}^{-2}$

B.

$7.5 \mathrm{~ms}^{-2}$

C.

$5 \mathrm{~ms}^{-2}$

D.

$10 \mathrm{~ms}^{-2}$

2025 Q35 AP-EAPCET MCQ
20 May 2026

The escape velocity of a body from a planet of mass $M$ and radius $R$ is $14 \mathrm{~km} \mathrm{~s}^{-1}$. The escape velocity of the body from another planet having same mass and diameter 8 R (in $\mathrm{km} \mathrm{s}^{-1}$ ) is

A.

7

B.

10.5

C.

14

D.

28

2025 Q36 AP-EAPCET MCQ
20 May 2026

The potential energy of a satellite of mass ' $m$ ' revolving around the Earth at a height of $R_e$ from the surface of the Earth is

( $R_e=$ Radius of Earth, $\mathrm{g}=$ acceleration due to gravity)

A.

$-0.5 m g R_e$

B.

$-m g R_e$

C.

$-2 m g R_e$

D.

$-4 m g R_e$

2025 Q37 AP-EAPCET MCQ
20 May 2026

The time period of a simple pendulum on the surface of the Earth is $T$. If the pendulum is taken to a height equal to half of the radius of the Earth, then its time period is

A.

$\frac{T}{2}$

B.

$\frac{3 T}{2}$

C.

$2 T$

D.

$3 T$

2025 Q38 AP-EAPCET MCQ
20 May 2026

If the escape velocity of a body from the surface of the Earth is $11.2 \mathrm{~km} \mathrm{~s}^{-1}$, then the orbital velocity of a satellite in an orbit which is at a height equal to the radius of the Earth is

A.

$11.2 \mathrm{~km} \mathrm{~s}^{-1}$

B.

$2.8 \mathrm{~km} \mathrm{~s}^{-1}$

C.

$22.4 \mathrm{~km} \mathrm{~s}^{-1}$

D.

$5.6 \mathrm{~km} \mathrm{~s}^{-1}$

2025 Q39 AP-EAPCET MCQ
20 May 2026

An artificial satellite is revolving around a planet of radius $R$ in a circular orbit of radius ' $a$ '. If the time period of revolution of the satellite. $T \propto a^{3 / 2} g^x R^y$, then the values of $x$ and $y$ are respectively

[ $g=$ acceleration due to gravity]

A.

$1, \frac{1}{2}$

B.

$\frac{1}{2}, 1$

C.

$-\frac{1}{2}, \frac{1}{2}$

D.

$\frac{-1}{2},-1$

2025 Q40 AP-EAPCET MCQ
20 May 2026

A mass of $6 \times 10^{24} \mathrm{~kg}$ is to be compressed in the form of a solid sphere such that the escape velocity from its surface is $3 \times 10^4 \mathrm{~ms}^{-1}$. The radius of the sphere is

(Universal gravitational constant $=6.66 \times 10^{-11} \mathrm{~N} \mathrm{~m}^2 \mathrm{~kg}^{-2}$ )

A.

483 km

B.

575 km

C.

789 km

D.

888 km

2025 Q41 AP-EAPCET MCQ
20 May 2026
Two satellites $A$ and $B$ are revolving around the Earth in orbits of heights $1.25 R_E$ and $19.25 R_E$ from the surface of Earth respectively, where $R_E$ is the radius of the Earth. The ratio of the orbital speeds of the satellites $A$ and $B$ is
A.

$5: 1$

B.

$4: 1$

C.

$9: 1$

D.

$3: 1$

2025 Q42 AP-EAPCET MCQ
20 May 2026

Two solid spheres each of radius ' $R$ ' made of same material are placed in contact with each other. If the gravitational force acting between them is $F$, then

A.

$F \alpha R^4$

B.

$F \alpha R^3$

C.

$F \alpha R^2$

D.

$F \alpha R$

2025 Q43 AP-EAPCET MCQ
20 May 2026

If the angular velocity of a planet about its axis is halved, the distance of the stationary satellite of this planet from the centre of the planet becomes $2^n$ times the initial distance. Then, the value of ' $n$ ' is

A.

$\frac{2}{3}$

B.

$\frac{3}{2}$

C.

$\frac{1}{3}$

D.

$\frac{4}{3}$

2025 Q44 AP-EAPCET MCQ
20 May 2026

An infinite number of objects each 1 kg mass are placed on the $X$-axis on both sides of $x=0$ at $\pm 1 \mathrm{~m}$, $\pm 2 \mathrm{~m}, \pm 4 \mathrm{~m}, \pm 8 \mathrm{~m} \ldots \ldots$ and so on. The magnitude of the resultant gravitational potential (in SI units) at $x=0$ is

( $G=$ Universal gravitational constant)

A.

$-G$

B.

$-2 G$

C.

$-3 G$

D.

$-4 G$

2025 Q45 BITSAT MCQ
11 Jun 2026

A body is projected vertically upwards from the surface of Earth with a velocity equal to one third of escape velocity. The maximum height attained by the body will be

A.

2400 km

B.

4800 km

C.

800 km

D.

1600 km

2025 Q46 BITSAT MCQ
11 Jun 2026

A mass $M$ is broken into two parts of masses $m_1$ and $m_2$. How are $m_1$ and $m_2$ related, so that force of gravitational attraction between the two parts is maximum?

A.

$m_1=\frac{M}{6}, m_2=\frac{5 M}{6}$

B.

$m_1=\frac{M}{3}, m_2=\frac{2 M}{3}$

C.

$m_1=\frac{M}{4}, m_2=\frac{3 M}{4}$

D.

$m_1=\frac{M}{2}, m_2=\frac{M}{2}$

2024 Q47 JEE Mains MCQ
10 Mar 2026

A satellite of $10^3 \mathrm{~kg}$ mass is revolving in circular orbit of radius $2 R$. If $\frac{10^4 R}{6} \mathrm{~J}$ energy is supplied to the satellite, it would revolve in a new circular orbit of radius

(use $g=10 \mathrm{~m} / \mathrm{s}^2, R=$ radius of earth)

A.
4 R
B.
6 R
C.
2.5 R
D.
3 R
2024 Q48 JEE Mains MCQ
10 Mar 2026

An astronaut takes a ball of mass $m$ from earth to space. He throws the ball into a circular orbit about earth at an altitude of $318.5 \mathrm{~km}$. From earth's surface to the orbit, the change in total mechanical energy of the ball is $x \frac{\mathrm{GM}_{\mathrm{e}} \mathrm{m}}{21 \mathrm{R}_{\mathrm{e}}}$. The value of $x$ is (take $\mathrm{R}_{\mathrm{e}}=6370 \mathrm{~km})$ :

A.
12
B.
11
C.
9
D.
10
2024 Q49 JEE Mains MCQ
10 Mar 2026

Two satellite A and B go round a planet in circular orbits having radii 4R and R respectively. If the speed of $\mathrm{A}$ is $3 v$, the speed of $\mathrm{B}$ will be :

A.
$6 v$
B.
$\frac{4}{3} v$
C.
$3 v$
D.
$12 v$
2024 Q50 JEE Mains MCQ
10 Mar 2026

Two planets $A$ and $B$ having masses $m_1$ and $m_2$ move around the sun in circular orbits of $r_1$ and $r_2$ radii respectively. If angular momentum of $A$ is $L$ and that of $B$ is $3 \mathrm{~L}$, the ratio of time period $\left(\frac{T_A}{T_B}\right)$ is:

A.
$\left(\frac{r_2}{r_1}\right)^{\frac{3}{2}}$
B.
$27\left(\frac{m_1}{m_2}\right)^3$
C.
$\left(\frac{r_1}{r_2}\right)^3$
D.
$\frac{1}{27}\left(\frac{m_2}{m_1}\right)^3$