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What is the work done in shifting a body of mass `m=5okg` slowly from the earth's surface to infinity?

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To find the work done in shifting a body of mass \( m = 50 \, \text{kg} \) slowly from the Earth's surface to infinity, we can follow these steps: ### Step 1: Understand the Concept of Work Done The work done in moving an object against the gravitational force is equal to the change in gravitational potential energy. When moving the object from the Earth's surface to infinity, we need to calculate the gravitational potential energy at both points. ### Step 2: Write the Formula for Gravitational Potential Energy The gravitational potential energy \( U \) at a distance \( r \) from the center of the Earth is given by the formula: \[ ...
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