NEET Physics Potential Energy MCQ Question
What does the negative sign in the expression for gravitational force indicate regarding the direction of the force?
The gravitational force is directed upwards.
The gravitational force is directed downwards.
The gravitational force is neutral.
The gravitational force has no specific direction.
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
The negative sign indicates that the gravitational force acts in the downward direction, opposing the work done when raising an object to a height h.
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