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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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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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