NEETPhysics-Gravitation
NEET Physics Potential Energy MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-numerical-Hard-Class 11
Find potential energy of chain of mass M placed on hemispherical surface of radius R
A
MgR
B
MgR/2
C
Zero
D
2MgR/π
Correct Answer
Option D
Detailed Explanation
The potential energy of the chain is calculated by considering the distribution of mass along the hemispherical surface and integrating the gravitational potential energy.
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