Physics-Gravitational Potential Energy
NEET Physics Gravitational Potential Energy MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Hard-Class 11
Which of the following statements about gravitational potential energy is correct?
A
The potential energy of a bound system is always negative.
B
The total mechanical energy of an object in a circular orbit is positive.
C
Gravitational potential energy increases as a particle moves closer to a massive body.
D
The potential energy is independent of the distance from the center of the Earth.
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
In a bound system, such as an object in orbit, the total energy is negative, indicating that the potential energy is also negative. This is in line with the concept that the total energy of a closed orbit is negative, as described in the NCERT content.
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