Practice GRAVITATIONAL POTENTIAL ENERGY - 7.7 | 7. GRAVITATION | CBSE 11 Physics - Part 1
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Question 1

Easy

What is gravitational potential energy?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about lifting objects: what happens to their energy?

Question 2

Easy

What formula do we use to calculate potential energy near Earth's surface?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Remember the components of the formula!

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Question 1

What is the formula for gravitational potential energy near Earth's surface?

  • W = mgh
  • V = -GMm/r
  • F = Gm1m2/r^2

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about how much work is done lifting an object.

Question 2

True or False: Gravitational potential energy can be negative.

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider the reference point for measuring potential energy.

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Question 1

Calculate the potential energy of a mass of 10 kg at a distance of 1.5 Earth radii from the Earth's center.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about the impact of height on gravitational force.

Question 2

Two objects, 10 kg and 20 kg, are separated by 5 m. Calculate their gravitational potential energy.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Pay attention to the negative sign in the gravitational formula.

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