A particle starts from rest at a large distance from a planet, reaches the planet solely under gravitational attraction, and passes through a smooth tunnel through its center. Which statement about the particle is/are correct?
1. | The total energy of the particle will be zero at a large distance. |
2. | The gravitational potential energy of the particle at the centre will be \(\frac{3}{2}\) times that of at the surface of the planet. |
3. | The gravitational potential energy of the particle at the centre of the plant will be zero. |
4. | Both statements (1) and (2) are correct. |
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