If the gravitational acceleration at the surface of earth is g, then increase in potential energy in lifting an object of mass m from earth surface to a height equal to half of radius of earth from surface will be:
If the gravitational acceleration at the surface of earth is g, then increase in potential energy in lifting an object of mass m from earth surface to a height equal to half of radius of earth from surface will be:
Option 1 -
mgR/2
Option 2 -
2mgR/3
Option 3 -
mgR/3
Option 4 -
mgR/4
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1 Answer
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Correct Option - 3
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