A body of mass m is raised to a height h above the surface of the earth of mass M and…
Physics · JEE Main · NTA Exams — Gravitation
A body of mass m is raised to a height h above the surface of the earth of mass M and radius R until its gravitational potential energy increases by \(\frac{1}{3}\)mgR. The value of h is
- \(\frac{R}{3}\)
- \(\frac{R}{2}\)
- \(\frac{m R}{(M+m)}\)
- \(\frac{m R}{M}\)
Answer
(B) R 2
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