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at what height from surface of earth the gravitational potential and value of g are -5.4*10^5 J kg^-1 and 6.0 m s^-1 respectively. take the radius of earth as 6400 km. (a)1400km (b)2000km (c)2600km (d)1600km


sejal gupta 2nd Apr, 2020
Answer (1)
KUNAL LANJEWAR 2nd Apr, 2020

Hello,

Please check the question once. The value of Gravitational Potential might be -5.4 x 10^7 J kg^-2, because the value given by you gives the error.

We know that,

Gravitational Potential, Vp = -G.M / ( R + h )

Hence, -G.M / ( R + h ) = -5.4 x 10^7........... ( 1 )

Also, g = GM / ( R + h )^2

Hence, GM / ( R + h )^2 = 6............... ( 2 )

Dividing ( 1 ) & ( 2 ), we get,

R + h = 9 x 10^6 m

So, 6400 + h = 9000 km

Hence, h = 2600 km.

Best Wishes.

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