Work Energy And Power Question 66

Question: If g is the acceleration due to gravity on the earth’s surface, the gain in the potential energy of an object of mass m raised from the surface of earth to a height equal to the radius of the earth R, is [IIT 1983]

Options:

A) 12mgR

B) 2 mgR

C) mgR

D) 14mgR

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Answer:

Correct Answer: A

Solution:

Gain in potential energy ΔU=mgh1+hR

If h=R then ΔU=mgR1+RR=12mgR



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