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Gravitation: Gravitational Potential MCQ

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Gravitational PotentialHardQuestion 6254

Question

Relation between gravitational field (g) and gravitational potential (V):
  1. A
    g = V/r
  2. B
    g = −dV/dr
    Correct
  3. C
    V = −g/r
  4. D
    g = dV/dr

Correct answer

g = −dV/dr

Explanation

g = −dV/dr. Gravitational field is negative gradient of potential.

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