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Gravitation: Gravitational Potential MCQ

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Gravitational PotentialHardQuestion 6270

Question

Gravitational potential at surface of Earth (M, R, G):
  1. A
    GM/R
  2. B
    −GM/R
    Correct
  3. C
    −gR
  4. D
    gR

Correct answer

−GM/R

Explanation

V_surface = −GM/R = −GM/R (= −gR since g = GM/R²).

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