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Physics Gravitation NCERT Exampler MCQ (Single Correct)

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A
Inertial mass is a measure of difficulty of accelerating a body by an external force whereas the gravitational mass is relevant in determining the gravitational force on it by an external mass
B
The gravitational mass and inertial mass are equal is an experimental result
C
The acceleration due to gravity on the Earth is the same for all bodies is due to the equality of gravitational mass and inertial mass
D
Gravitational mass of a particle like proton can depend on the presence of neighbouring heavy objects but the inertial mass cannot

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D

Gravitational mass of proton is equivalent to its inertial mass and is independent of presence

neighboring heavy objects.

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