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How is gravitational potential on the surface of earth, at a given point, related with acceleration due to gravity g? Take radius of earth = R.

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To find the relationship between gravitational potential on the surface of the Earth and the acceleration due to gravity \( g \), we can follow these steps: ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding Gravitational Potential**: The gravitational potential \( V \) at a distance \( r \) from the center of a mass \( M \) (like the Earth) is given by the formula: \[ V = -\frac{GM}{r} ...
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