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Gravitation: Gravitational Potential MCQ

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Gravitational PotentialMediumQuestion 6253

Question

Gravitational potential at distance r from mass M:
  1. A
    GM/r
  2. B
    −GM/r
    Correct
  3. C
    GM/r²
  4. D
    −GM/r²

Correct answer

−GM/r

Explanation

V = −GM/r. Gravitational potential is always negative.

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