A batsman hits a cricket ball which then rolls on a level ground. After covering a short distance, the ball comes to rest. The ball slows to a stop because
A. The batsman did not hit the ball hard enough
B. Velocity is proportional to the force exerted on the ball
C. There is a force on the ball opposing the motion
D. There is no unbalanced force on the ball, so the ball would try to come to rest
Answer: Option C
This Question Belongs to Physics GK Chapter Wise >> Gravitational Force
The movement of the Moon around the Earth is due to . . . . . . . .
A. Gravitational force
B. Centrifugal force
C. Concentric force
D. Nuclear force
Which one of the following statements about a satellite orbiting around the earth is correct?
A. Satellite is kept in orbit by remote control from ground station
B. Satellite is kept in orbit by retro-rocket and solar energy keeps it moving around the earth
C. Satellite requires energy from solar panels and solid fuels for orbiting
D. Satellite does not required any energy for orbiting
What will happen if an object is thrown into space with the speed of 8 km/s?
A. The object will go into space
B. It will return to Earth
C. It will rotate into the orbit of Earth
D. It will burst out
Astronauts feel . . . . . . . . weight inside the spacecraft.
A. more
B. less
C. zero
D. depends on G force
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