Physics-Potential Energy

NEET Physics Potential Energy Assertion Reason Question

Type: Assertion Reason-assertion-Hard-Class 11

Assertion (A): The potential energy of an object at a height h is given by V(h) = mgh. | Reason (R): The gravitational force is equal to the negative derivative of potential energy with respect to height.

A

Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.

B

Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.

C

A is true but R is false.

D

A is false.

Correct Answer

Option A

Detailed Explanation

The potential energy V(h) = mgh represents the energy due to gravity at height h. The gravitational force is indeed the negative derivative of this potential energy with respect to height, confirming the assertion and reason.

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