NEET2013PhysicsGravitationActual
A body of mass m taken from the earth's surface to the height equal to twice the radius (R) of the earth. The change is potential energy of body will be
Options
- Am g 2 R
- B2 3 m g R
- C3 mgR
- D1 3 m g R
Correct answer
B. 2 3 m g R
Step-by-step solution
Change in potential energy aligned U & =- G M m R+2 R - (- G M m R ) & =- G M m 3 R + G M m R & = 2 G M m 3 R = 2 3 m g R [ g= G M R^2 ] aligned