Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Physics

Chapter

Gravitation

Question:

The gravitational potential energy of a body at a distance “r” from the centre of the earth is V. Its weight at a distance “2r” from the centre of the earth is : 

Options:

V/r

V/2r

V/4r

4V/r

Correct Answer:

V/4r

Explanation:

 Gravitational potential energy (V) at a distance “r”;

V = -(G*M*m)/r

Gravitational force at a distance “r” = -(G*M*m)/r2

= V/r

Gravitational force at a distance “2r” = -(G*M*m)/4r2

= V/4r.