
A particle is dropped from a height equal to the radius of the earth above the tunnel dug through the earth as shown in the figure.

R : Radius of earth, M : Mass of earth, C: Centre of Earth.
Select the correct statments from given below:
1. Particle will oscillate through the earth to a height R on both sides
2. Particle will execute simple harmonic motion
3. Motion of the particle is periodic
4. Particle passes the centre of earth with a speed

Select the correct statments from given below:

Important Questions on Gravitation


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