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Question
If g is the acceleration due to gravity on the earth′s surface, the gain in the potential energy of object of mass m raised from the surface of the earth to a height equal to the radius R of the earth is
Options
A.2 mgR
B.
mgR
mgRC.
mgR
mgRD.mgR
Solution
Value of ′g′ will decreases with increase in height.
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