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An object of mass m is raised from the surface of the earth to a height equal to the radius of the earth, that is, taken from a distance R to 2R from the center of the earth. What is the gain in its potential energy?
ChemistryGravitationNEET
Options:
  • A mgR
  • B mgR/2
  • C 2mgR
  • D 2mgR/3
Solution:
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The correct answer is: mgR/2
Correct Option is : (B)
mgR/2

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