Physics · 2026
JEE Main · 5 April 2026, Shift 2 · Q32
A body of mass m is taken from the surface of earth to a height equal to twice the radius of earth (R_e). The increase in potential energy will be…
A body of mass $\displaystyle m$ is taken from the surface of earth to a height equal to twice the radius of earth $\displaystyle \left(R_e\right)$.
The increase in potential energy will be $\displaystyle \_\_\_\_$.
(g is acceleration due to gravity at the surface of earth)
Official answer
From NTA’s final answer key for this paper.
(4)
$\displaystyle \frac{2}{3} m g R_e$
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