Question
Physics Question on Gravitational potential energy
Infinite number of bodies, each of mass 2 kg are situated on x-axis at distance 1 m, 2 m, 4 m, 8 m respectively, from the origin. The resulting gravitational potential due to this system at the origin will be
A
-G
B
8/3 G
C
- 4/3 G
D
-4G
Answer
-4G
Explanation
Solution
The correct option is (D): -4G