Gravitation MixedHardQuestion 6298
Question
Energy needed to lift 1 kg from surface to infinity (g=10 m/s², R=6.4×10⁶ m):
- A6.4×10⁷ JCorrect
- B3.2×10⁷ J
- C9.8×10⁷ J
- D1.28×10⁸ J
Correct answer
6.4×10⁷ J
Explanation
E = GMm/R = mgR = 1×10×6.4×10⁶ = 6.4×10⁷ J.