Physics-Potential Energy

NEET Physics Potential Energy Assertion Reason Question

Type: Assertion Reason-assertion-Hard-Class 11

Assertion (A): The gravitational potential energy at a height h above the ground is mgh. | Reason (R): The gravitational force is 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 gravitational potential energy is defined as mgh and the gravitational force is indeed the negative derivative of potential energy with respect to height, as shown in the NCERT context.

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