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Gravitation: Gravitational PE MCQ

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Gravitational PEMediumQuestion 6248

Question

Work done to move mass m from surface to height h (h << R):
  1. A
    mgh
    Correct
  2. B
    GMm/R
  3. C
    −mgh
  4. D
    GMmh/R²

Correct answer

mgh

Explanation

For h << R, work done against gravity ≈ mgh.

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