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If the gravitational potential energy of a body at a distance `r` from the centre of the earth is `U`, then it's weight at that point is

A

`U`

B

`(U^(2))/r`

C

`U^(2)r`

D

`U/r`

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The correct Answer is:
D
As `U=mgr`, weight `mg=U//r`
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