The work done to raise a mass m from the surface of the earth to a height h, which is…
Physics · NEET · NTA Exams — Gravitation
The work done to raise a mass m from the surface of the earth to a height h, which is equal to the radius of the earth, is:
- mgR
- 2mgR
- \(\frac{1}{2} \mathrm{mgR}\)
- \(\frac{3}{2} \mathrm{mgR}\)
Answer
(C) 1 2 mgR
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