NEET Physics Gravitational Potential Energy Assertion Reason Question
Assertion (A): The gravitational potential energy of a satellite in orbit is negative.
Reason (R): The gravitational potential energy is zero at an infinite distance from the Earth.
Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
A is true but R is false.
A is false but R is true.
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
The gravitational potential energy is defined to be zero at infinity, and it becomes negative when closer to the Earth, explaining why the potential energy of a satellite in orbit is negative.
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