7.Gravitation
hard

A body of mass ($2 {M}$) splits into four masses $\{{m}, {M}-{m}, {m}, {M}-{m}\}$, which are rearranged to form a square as shown in the figure. The ratio of $\frac{{M}}{{m}}$ for which, the gravitational potential energy of the system becomes maximum is ${x}: 1$. The value of $x$ is ..... .

A

$2$

B

$3$

C

$1$

D

$4$

(JEE MAIN-2021)

Solution

Energy is maximum when mass is split equally so

$\frac{{M}}{{m}}=2$

Standard 11
Physics

Similar Questions

Start a Free Trial Now

Confusing about what to choose? Our team will schedule a demo shortly.