AIIMS2013Physics-Gravitation
AIIMS 2013 Physics Gravitational Potential MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 11
Gravitational potential of the body of mass m at a height h from surface of earth of radius R is [Take g = acceleration due to gravity at earth's surface]
A
-mg(R + h)
B
-mg(R - h)
C
mg(R + h)
D
g(R - h)
Correct Answer
Option B
Detailed Explanation
If a point mass m is placed at a height h from surface of earth, the potential energy is calculated.
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