The acceleration due to gravity on the planet A is 9 times the acceleration due to gravity on planet B. A man jumps to a height of 2 m on the surface of A. What is the height of jump by the same person on the planet B?
- (2/9) m
- 18 m
- 6 m
- (2/3) m
Answer
(2) 18 m
Solution
The man takes off with the same speed u on both planets.
⇒ Maximum height h = u22g
∴ h 1g
⇒ hBhA = gAgB = 9
⇒ hB = 9 2 = 18 m
Answer: (2)