Multiple Choice Questions on Which of these is INCORRECT about the force of Gravitation ........ for UPSC Civil Services Examination (General Studies) Preparation

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Which of these is INCORRECT about the force of Gravitation ........

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Explaination given for option B is merely sufficient.

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Gravitation doesn't act on massless particles. If we look at its formula F = GMm/r^2 then in case of a massless particle m = 0, whole formula will become zero due multiplication. Kindly Respond

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You are right that according to Newton's gravity, the force of gravity on particle that has 0 mass would be zero. However, we know that Newton's gravity is only correct under certain circumstances, we need to consider the more general law of gravity which is Einstein's General Relativity. So, Massless particles are known to experience the same gravitational acceleration as other particles as gravity affects anything with energy.

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Option d is correct these particles are known to experience the same gravitational acceleration as the other particles because they do have realistic relative istick mass which is what acts as gravity charge

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