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Determine the gravitational potential of a body of mass 80 kg whose gravitational potential energy is 5 × 109 J on the surface of the Earth. |
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Answer» Given: m = 80 kg, U = 5 × 109 J To find: Gravitational potential (V) Formula: V = \(\frac{U}{m}\) Calculation: From formula, V = \(\frac{5\times10^9}{80}=\frac{25}{4}\) × 107 = 6.25 × 107 J kg-1 Potential of the body at the surface of the Earth is 6.25 × 107 J kg-1. |
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