A body of mass m is taken from the surface of earth to a height equal to twice the radius of earth (Re). The increase in potential energy will be . (g is acceleration due to gravity at the surface of earth)
- 12mgRe
- 34mgRe
- 14mgRe
- 23mgRe
Answer
(4) 23mgRe
Solution
Height h=2Re final distance from the centre r=Re+2Re=3Re
U=- GMmr
U=- GMm3Re- (- GMmRe )= 23 GMmRe
GM=gRe2
U= 23mgRe
Answer: (4)