Gravitation Question 230

Question: Two bodies of masses [M1] and [M2] are placed at a distance [R] apart. Then at the position where the gravitational field due to them is zero, the gravitational potential is

Options:

A) [GM1R]

B) [GM2R]

C) [(M1+M2)2GR]

D) [(M1M2)2GR]

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Answer:

Correct Answer: C

Solution:

  • [GM1x2=GM2(Rx)2] or [M2M1x2=R2+x22Rx] Let [M2M=k] [x2(k1)+2RxR2=0] [x=2R+4R2+4(k1)R22(k1)=RM1M1+M2] [Rx=RM2M1+M2] Gravitational potential at point P is [(GM1x+GM2Rx)] [=[GM1(M1+M2)RM1+GM2(M1+M2)RM2]] [=[G(M2+M1)R(M1+M2)]] [=G(M1+M2)2R]


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