AIPMT PRELIMS2002Physics-Gravitation
AIPMT PRELIMS 2002 Physics Gravitational Potential Energy MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-numerical-Medium-Class 11
A body of mass m is placed on earth surface which is taken from earth surface to a height of h = 3R then change in gravitational potential energy is :-
A
mgR/4
B
2/3 mgR
C
3/4 mgR
D
mgR/2
Correct Answer
Option C
Detailed Explanation
The change in gravitational potential energy is calculated using the formula ΔU = mgh, considering the height as a multiple of Earth's radius.
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