The gravitational potential energy of a body of mass m at a distance r from the centre of the Earth is U. What is the weight of the body at this distance ?

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The gravitational potential energy of a body of mass m at a distance r from the centre of the Earth is U. What is the weight of the body at this distance ?

1.U

2.Ur

3.U / r

4.U / 2r

Posted Date:-2021-09-27 12:46:28

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