If g is the acceleration due to gravity on the earth’s surface, the gain in the potential…
Physics · JEE Advanced · NTA Exams — Gravitation
If g is the acceleration due to gravity on the earth’s surface, the gain in the potential energy of an object of mass m raised from the surface of the earth to a height equal to the radius R of the earth, is
- 2mgR
- mgR
Answer
(D)
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