If the gravitational field in the space is given as - K r 2 . Taking the reference point to be at r = 2…

If the gravitational field in the space is given as -Kr2. Taking the reference point to be at r=2 cm with gravitational potential V=10 J kg-1. Find the gravitational potentials at r=3 cm in SI unit (Given, that K=6 J cm kg-1)
  1. 9
  2. 11
  3. 12
  4. 10

Solution

Given, E=-Kr2

Gravitational field and gravitational potential is related as E=-dVdr

So, -dVdr=-Kr2

Integrating the above relation,

10VdV=23Kr2dr

V-10=K12-13

V-10=K6V=66+10V=11 J kg-1 

Asked in: JEE Main 2023 (30 Jan Shift 1)

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