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the zero of gravitational potential energy is: 1)always at ground level 2)arbitary 3)at sea level 4)at the centre of the earth which option is correct explain

sunny shah , 14 Years ago
Grade 12
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AKASH GOYAL AskiitiansExpert-IITD

Dear Sunny

Potential energy is not absolute it depends on reference. we can take any arbitrary reference where Potential energy is zero. it is arbitrary.

suppose we take reference at H height from ground then it means that P. E at ground is mgH less than the reference.

just difference of PE matters 

 

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