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JEE Main 5 April 2026, Shift 2, Physics Q32

Question 32 of 75 in this shift, Physics question 7 of 25, Section A.

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 __________. (

g

is acceleration due to gravity at the surface of earth)

(1) $\frac{1}{2}mgR_e$
(2) $\frac{3}{4}mgR_e$
(3) $\frac{1}{4}mgR_e$
(4) $\frac{2}{3}mgR_e$ Official answer

Official answer

Option 4

NTA final key.

Chapter: Gravitation
Topic: Gravitational Potential
Idea tested: Exact Potential Energy Change at Large Heights

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