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The gravitational potential energy of a body at a distance “r” from the centre of the earth is V. Its weight at a distance “2r” from the centre of the earth is _____(a) V/r(b) V/4r(c) V/2r(d) 4V/rThis question was addressed to me at a job interview.I'd like to ask this question from Gravitational Potential Energy in chapter Gravitation of Physics – Class 11

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Right option is (b) V/4r

Best EXPLANATION: Gravitational potential ENERGY (V) at a distance “r”;

V = -(G*M*m)/r

Gravitational force at a distance “r” = -(G*M*m)/r^2

 = V/r

Gravitational force at a distance “2R” = -(G*M*m)/4r^2

 = V/4r.



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