Easy MCQ +4 / -1 PYQ · JEE Mains 2023

Given below are two statements : one is labelled as Assertion $\mathbf{A}$ and the other is labelled as Reason $\mathbf{R}$.

Assertion A : Earth has atmosphere whereas moon doesn't have any atmosphere.

Reason R : The escape velocity on moon is very small as compared to that on earth.

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

  1. A $\mathbf{A}$ is false but $\mathbf{R}$ is true
  2. B Both $\mathbf{A}$ and $\mathbf{R}$ are correct but $\mathbf{R}$ is NOT the correct explanation of $\mathbf{A}$
  3. C Both $\mathbf{A}$ and $\mathbf{R}$ are correct and $\mathbf{R}$ is the correct explanation of $\mathbf{A}$ Correct answer
  4. D $\mathbf{A}$ is true but $\mathbf{R}$ is false

Solution

<p>The assertion (A) is true: Earth does have an atmosphere, while the Moon does not have a significant atmosphere.</p> <p>The reason (R) is also true: The escape velocity on the Moon is indeed smaller than that on Earth. The escape velocity is the minimum velocity an object must have to escape the gravitational pull of a planet or moon. A smaller escape velocity means it&#39;s easier for particles (such as the particles that make up an atmosphere) to escape into space.</p> <p>Additionally, the reason (R) is a correct explanation for the assertion (A). The fact that the Moon&#39;s escape velocity is smaller than the Earth&#39;s is a major reason why the Moon doesn&#39;t have a significant atmosphere. Over time, particles that could have made up an atmosphere have escaped the Moon&#39;s gravitational pull and dispersed into space.</p>

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Subject: Physics · Chapter: Gravitation · Topic: Kepler's Laws

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