Q.

Gravitational potential difference between a point on the surface of a planet and point 10 m above is 4 J/kg. Considering the gravitational field to be uniform, how much work is done in moving a mass of 2 kg from the surface to a point 5 m above the surface?

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a

4 J

b

5 J

c

6 J

d

7 J

answer is A.

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Detailed Solution

Gravitational field g=-Vx=--410=410 J/kg-m
Work done in moving a mass of 2 kg from the surface to a point 5 m above the surface, 
W=mgh=2 kg 410Jkg-m5 m=4 J

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Gravitational potential difference between a point on the surface of a planet and point 10 m above is 4 J/kg. Considering the gravitational field to be uniform, how much work is done in moving a mass of 2 kg from the surface to a point 5 m above the surface?