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Gravitational potential difference between surface of a planet and a point situated at a height of 20 m above its surface is 2joule/kg. if gravitational field is uniform, then the work done in taking a 5kg body of height 4 meter above surface will be-:

A

2 Joule

B

20 Joule

C

40 Joule

D

10 Joule

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The correct Answer is:
a

`I_(8)=(v_(g))/(r)=(2)/(20)=(1)/(10)=g_(2)`
`W=mg_(2)h`
`=5xx(1)/(10)xx4=25.`
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