In a gravitational field,at a point where the gravitational potential is zero,

  • A
    The gravitational field is necessarily zero
  • B
    The gravitational field is not necessarily zero
  • C
    Nothing can be said definitely about the gravitational field
  • D
    None of these

Explore More

Similar Questions

On the $x$-axis and at a distance $x$ from the origin,the gravitational field due to a mass distribution is given by $\frac{Ax}{(x^2+a^2)^{3/2}}$ in the $x$-direction. The magnitude of gravitational potential on the $x$-axis at a distance $x$,taking its value to be zero at infinity,is

If the mass of the Earth is $M$,its radius is $R$,and the gravitational constant is $G$,then the work done to take a $1 \, kg$ mass from the Earth's surface to infinity will be:

If $g$ is the acceleration due to gravity on the earth's surface,the gain in the potential energy of an object of mass $m$ raised from the surface of the earth to a height equal to the radius $R$ of the earth is

If the potential at the surface of the Earth is assigned a zero value,then the potential at the center of the Earth will be (Mass $= M$,Radius $= R$).

Difficult
View Solution

If the gravitational potential energy of two point masses infinitely away is taken to be zero,then the gravitational potential energy of a galaxy is ...............

Vedclass Products

For Students

Vedclass Test Series

Mock tests in real JEE/NEET style with performance analysis. 5-day free trial.

Start Free Trial
For Teachers

Exam Paper Generator

Generate Set A/B/C/D exam papers from 7.5L+ questions in 2 minutes. 3 chapters free.

Try Free
For Institutes

Online Exam Module

Live online exams with unlimited students, 360° analytics & white-label branding.

See Demo