An object of mass m is raised from the surface of the earth to a height equal to the radius of the earth, that is taken from R to 2R from the centre of the earth. What is the gain in potential energy?
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Potential energy on the surface = MgR
New, height =
Therefore the potential enrgy = Mg(2R) =2 MgR
= 2 (potential energy on the surface)
Therefore, the potential energy doubles.
New, height =
Therefore the potential enrgy = Mg(2R) =2 MgR
= 2 (potential energy on the surface)
Therefore, the potential energy doubles.
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