Question
Physics Question on Newtons law of gravitation
The ratio of inertial mass to gravitational mass is equal to one. The inertial mass and gravitational mass of a body are equivalent.
A
If both the assertion and reason are true and reason explains the assertion.
B
If both the assertion and reason are true but reason does not explain the assertion.
C
If assertion is true but reason is false.
D
If assertion is false but reason is true.
Answer
If assertion is true but reason is false.
Explanation
Solution
Inertial mass and gravitational mass are equivalent. Both are scalar quantities and measured in the same unit. They are quite different in the method of their measurement. Also gravitational mass of a body is affected by the presence of other bodies near it where as internal mass remain unaffected.