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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

2J

B

20 J

C

40 J

D

10 J

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The correct Answer is:
A

`DeltaV=-E_(g).dr`
Because field is uniform
`therefore2=-E_(g).20impliesE=-(1)/(10),DeltaV=+(1)/(10)[4]=(2)/(5)`
work done in taking a 5 kg body to height 4 m
=m (change in gravitational potential)
`=5[(2)/(5)]implies2J`
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