Physics-Gravitational Potential Energy
NEET Physics Gravitational Potential Energy MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-diagram based-Hard-Class 11
Consider a diagram representing a satellite in a circular orbit around Earth. If the radius of the orbit is denoted as 'a' and the mass of the Earth as 'M', which of the following expressions correctly represents the gravitational potential energy of the satellite?
A
-(GMm)/a
B
GMm/a
C
-(2GMm)/a
D
2GMm/a
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
Gravitational potential energy is given by V = -GMm/r for a system of two masses, as per the NCERT context. Here, 'a' is the radius of the orbit.
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