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JEE PHYSICS MCQ: GRAVITATION

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Gravitational potential is expressed as

V = m{x^2}

field at

x = 1m

is (in S.I)

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Correct option: A

6 along (-) x-axis

Option A is correct because the electric field is the negative gradient of the potential, resulting in 6 along the negative x-axis.

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