Question

Identical packets are dropped from two aeroplanes, one above the equator and the other above the north pole, both at height h. Assuming all conditions are identical, then

• A. those packets take the same time to reach the surface of Earth.
• B. packet falls slowly at equator in comparison to the poles.
• C. packet falls slowly at poles in comparison to the equator.
• D. packets will not reach the surface of earth when thrown above equator.

Answer 1

The correct option is B

packet falls slowly at equator in comparison to the poles.

The value of ‘g’ at the equator of Earth is less than that at poles.
Therefore, the packet falls slowly at the equator in comparison to the poles. Thus, the packet will remain in the air for a longer time interval, when it is dropped at the equator.