NEET Physics Gravitational Potential Energy Match the Following Question
Match Column-I with Column-II.
| Column-I | Column-II |
|---|---|
| (a) Work done in moving a mass to infinity | (i) Zero potential energy |
| (b) Gravitational potential energy at the surface of the Earth | (ii) Negative value |
| (c) Gravitational potential energy at a point due to Earth | (iii) Depends on mass |
| (d) Work done against gravitational force | (iv) Positive value |
a-i, b-ii, c-iii, d-iv
a-ii, b-i, c-iv, d-iii
a-iv, b-iii, c-i, d-ii
a-iii, b-iv, c-ii, d-i
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
According to the gravitational potential energy concept, when moving a mass to infinity, the work done is defined as having zero potential energy at that point. The gravitational potential energy at the Earth's surface is considered negative due to the convention of setting potential energy at infinity to zero. The potential energy depends on mass, thus making the correct matching a-i, b-ii, c-iii, d-iv.
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