The gravitational potential energy of a body of mass m at a distance r from the centre of…
Physics · NEET · NTA Exams — Gravitation
The gravitational potential energy of a body of mass m at a distance r from the centre of the Earth is U. What is the weight of the body at this distance ?
- U
- Ur
- \(\frac{U}{r}\)
- \(\frac{U}{Z r}\)
Answer
(C) U r
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