NEET Physics Gravitational Potential Energy MCQ Question
In the diagram shown above, which labelled point represents the location where the gravitational potential energy is considered zero?
Point A at infinity
Point B at the surface of Earth
Point C halfway between Earth and infinity
Point D at the center of Earth
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
According to the NCERT context, gravitational potential energy is conventionally considered zero at infinity.
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