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If gravitational potential at an altitude ‘R’ above the surface of earth is ‘U’, Then gravitational potential at the centre of earth will be ______

a
2 U
b
4 U
c
3 U
d
3 U2

detailed solution

Correct option is C

U=−G.MR+R=−GM2R.∴    US=Potential on the surface=−GMR=2UNow UC=Potential on the centre = 32  US=3U

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