vertices of a square of side l. What is the potential energy of the system ? (a) -2Gm2 1 (b) 2+ 1 (c) MAU. -2G m2 (d)

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Four particles each of mass m are placed at the
vertices of a square of side l. What is the potential
energy of the system ?
-ZGm²
(a)
-2G m?
1
(b)
2+
-ZG m?
(c)
.
-2G m2
(d)
Transcribed Image Text:Four particles each of mass m are placed at the vertices of a square of side l. What is the potential energy of the system ? -ZGm² (a) -2G m? 1 (b) 2+ -ZG m? (c) . -2G m2 (d)
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