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Gravitation: Gravitational Potential MCQ

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Gravitational PotentialEasyQuestion 6263

Question

Gravitational potential energy between two masses at very large separation:
  1. A
    Maximum positive
  2. B
    Negative
  3. C
    Approaches zero
    Correct
  4. D
    Infinite

Correct answer

Approaches zero

Explanation

As r→∞, PE = −GMm/r → 0 (reference level at infinity).

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