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Gravitational potential on the surface of a spherical planet of radius R is V. What will be the gravitational potential on the surface of another planet of radius 2R ? Both planets are made of same material.

a
4U
b
U2
c
2U
d
U8

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Correct option is A

(1)U=−GMR=−G. 43 πR3.ρR=−4G3  πρR2∴   U'U=R'R2= 2RR2=4⇒     U'   =  4U

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