A block of mass \(m\) is slowly taken vertically upward over a large distance \(h\) in the earth's gravitational field, starting from its surface. The gravitational field at its final destination is \({\Large\frac{g}{27}},\) where \(g\) is the field at the earth's surface. The work done in the process is:
1. \(mgh\) 2. \(\Large\frac{mgh}{27}\)
3. \(\Large\frac{mgh}{\sqrt{27}}\) 4. \(\Large\frac{14mgh}{27}\)
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A point particle of mass \(m\) is placed at the centre \((O)\) of a uniform hemispherical shell of equal mass \(m,\) as shown. A third particle of mass \(m\) is placed at \(A,\) which is at a distance \(2R\) from \(O.\) \(OA\) lies along a diameter of the rim of the hemisphere; \(R\) is its radius. The gravitational potential energy of interaction between \(m~(A)\) and \(m~(O)\) is \(U_1;\) between \(m~(A)\) and \(m\) (hemisphere) is \(U_2\) and; between \(m~(O)\) and \(m\) (hemisphere) is \(U_3.\) Which, of the following, is true?
 
1. \(|U_1|=|U_2|=|U_3|\)
2. \(|U_2|<|U_1|<|U_3|\)
3. \(|U_1|=|U_2|<|U_3|\)
4. \(|U_3|<|U_1|<|U_2|\)  
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The gravitational potential energy of a particle of mass \(m\) increases by \(mgh,\) when it is raised through a height \(h\) in a uniform gravitational field "\(g\)". If a particle of mass \(m\) is raised through a height \(h\) in the earth's gravitational field (\(g\): the field on the earth's surface) and the increase in gravitational potential energy is \(U\), then:
1. \(U > mgh\)
2. \(U < mgh\)
3. \(U = mgh\)
4. any of the above may be true depending on the value of \(h,\) considered relative to the radius of the earth.
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Given below are two statements: 
Assertion (A): In a system of particles interacting by means of gravitational forces, the gravitational potential energy is a function of the distances between the particles only.
Reason (R): Gravitational force is a conservative force; it depends on the separation between the two interacting particles, and acts along the line joining them.
 
1. Both (A) and (R) are True and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
2. Both (A) and (R) are True but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
3. (A) is True but (R) is False.
4. (A) is False but (R) is True.
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