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Gravitation: Gravitational PE MCQ

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Gravitational PEMediumQuestion 6227

Question

Gravitational PE at Earth's surface (mass m, radius R, mass M):
  1. A
    GMm/R
  2. B
    −GMm/R
    Correct
  3. C
    0
  4. D
    −GMm/R²

Correct answer

−GMm/R

Explanation

PE_surface = −GMm/R.