Energy required in moving a body of mass m from a distance 2R to 3R from centre of earth…
Physics · JEE Advanced · NTA Exams — Gravitation
Energy required in moving a body of mass m from a distance 2R to 3R from centre of earth of mass M is
- \(\frac{\text { GMm }}{12 R^{2}}\)
- \(\frac{G M m}{3 R^{2}}\)
- \(\frac{G M m}{8 R}\)
- \(\frac{G M m}{6 R}\)
Answer
(D) G M m 6 R
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