A particle is kept on the surface of a uniform sphere of mass 1000   kg and radius 1   m . The…

A particle is kept on the surface of a uniform sphere of mass 1000 kg and radius 1 m. The work done per unit mass against the gravitational force between them is

G=6.67×10-11 N m2 Kg-2
  1. 3.35×1010J kg1
  2. 3.35×1010J kg1
  3. 6.67×108J kg1
  4. 3.35×108J kg1

Solution

Work done by a conservative force is the change in potential energy, therefore, W=Uf-Ui

Now, the gravitational potential energy per unit mass or gravitational potential of the particle is, V=-GMr

So, the initial potential energy, Vi=-6.67×10-1110001=6.67×10-8 J kg-1

The final potential energy to take the particle far away from the sphere is Vf=-GM=0

Work done per unit mass of the particle to take it far away from the spare against the gravitational force is, 

W=Vf-Vi=0--6.67×10-8 J kg-1W=6.67×10-8 J kg-1

Asked in: AP EAMCET 2021 (19 Aug Shift 1)

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