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Gravitation: Gravitational PE MCQ

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Gravitational PEEasyQuestion 6226

Question

Gravitational PE of mass m at distance r from M (reference at infinity):
  1. A
    GMm/r
  2. B
    −GMm/r
    Correct
  3. C
    GMm/r²
  4. D
    −GMm/r²

Correct answer

−GMm/r

Explanation

Gravitational PE = −GMm/r (negative because gravity is attractive and work done against field).

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