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The gravitational field in a region is given by the equation E=(5i^+12j^) N/kg. If the particle of mass 2kg is moved from the origin to the point (12m, 5m) in this region, the change in gravitational potential energy is
A. -225J
B. -240J
C. -245J
D. -250J

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Hint: Gravitational potential energy is the energy that an object has due to its position or place in the gravitational force area. To find the difference in potential energy, we should use general expression derived from the gravitational law.
Formula used: Ex=dvdr

Complete step by step answer:
The given equation of gravitational field is
E=(5i^+12j^) It means that the potential is in two directions: x and y
First, let us find the potential in x – direction:
We know, Ex=dvdr
It can also be written as, dv = -E.dr
On integrating both sides,
dv=Exdx
Substituting the value of Ex=5
dv=5dx
Vx=5x, now substitute x = 12 in the equation
Vx=60V.
Now, finding the potential in y – direction:
As seen before, Ey=dvdr
It can also be written as, dv = -E.dr
On integrating both sides,
dv=Eydy
Substituting the value of Ey=12
dv=12dy
Vy=12y, now substitute y = 5 in the equation
Vy=60V.
The total potential energy is given by V=Vx+Vy
V = -60-60 = -120V
The change in gravitational potential energy, work done = m×ΔV
The given mass of the particle, m = 2kg
So, work done = 2 × -120 = -240 J
Therefore, the correct answer for the given question is option (B).

Note: Gravitational potential energy is often used for the objects that are on the earth’s surface as it can easily be considered as 9.8m/s2. The potential energy above a particular height is equal to the work done to raise the object to that height without losing any form of kinetic energy.



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