Physics-Gravitational Potential Energy
NEET Physics Gravitational Potential Energy MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-fact-Hard-Class 11
What is the gravitational potential energy at a distance (R_e + h) from the center of the Earth, considering gravitational potential energy at infinity to be zero?
A
E_P = -GmM/(R_e + h)
B
E_P = GmM/(R_e + h)
C
E_P = 0
D
E_P = GmM/R_e
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
The gravitational potential energy at a distance (R_e + h) from the center of the Earth is given by the formula E_P = -GmM/(R_e + h), indicating that it is negative in value when considering potential energy at infinity to be zero.
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