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Gravitation: Gravitation Mixed MCQ

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Gravitation MixedHardQuestion 6278

Question

Gravitational PE of Earth-Moon system (M_E, M_M, distance d):
  1. A
    GM_E M_M/d
  2. B
    −GM_E M_M/d
    Correct
  3. C
    Zero
  4. D
    GM_E M_M/d²

Correct answer

−GM_E M_M/d

Explanation

PE = −GM_E M_M/d (negative, bound system).