Mean solar day is the time interval between two successive noon when sun passes through zenith point (meridian). Sidereal day is the time interval between two successive transit of a distant star through the zenith point (meridian). By drawing appropriate diagram showing earth’s spin and orbital motion, show that mean solar day is four minutes longer than the sidereal day. In other words, distant stars would rise 4 minutes early every successive day. (Hint: you may assume circular orbit for the earth).

The height at which the weight of an object becomes (1/16)^th of its weight on the surface of earth is (R is radius of earth)

In the equation of angular displacement of a particle moving on a circular path is given as is in radian and t in second. Theq angular velocity of the particle at t = 2 s is

If an object is having same weight at same distance above and below the surface of earth, find its distance from surface of earth.

Two bodies of mass $\mathrm{m}$ and $9\mathrm{m}$ are placed at a distance $\mathrm{R}$ . The gravitational potential on the line joining the bodies where the gravitational field equals zero, will be ( $\mathrm{G}=$  gravitational constant):

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

Assertion A : The escape velocities of planet Ad and B are same. But A and B are of unequal mass.

Reason R : The product of their mass and radius must be same. M₁ R₁ = M₂R₂

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