AP EAMCET2012PhysicsGravitation
The gravitational field in a region is given by equation E =(5 i +12 j ) N / kg . If a particle of mass 2 ~kg is moved from the origin to the point (12 ~m , 5 ~m ) in this region, the change in gravitational potential energy is
Options
- A-225 ~J
- B-240 ~J
- C-245 ~J
- D-250 ~J
Correct answer
B. -240 ~J
Step-by-step solution
We have, aligned d V & =-E d r=-(5 i +12 j ) (12 i +15 j ) & =(60+60)=-120 aligned The change in gravitational potential energy U=m d V=2 (-120)=-240 ~J