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If U1,U2,U3 represents the potential energy of mass m moving from A to B along three different paths 1,2 & 3 (as shown in the figure) in the gravitational field, then


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U1=U2=U3
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U1>U2>U3
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U1<U2<U3
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U1>U2<U3
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Solution

The correct option is A U1=U2=U3
We know that gravitational potential is path independent, that is conservative in nature.

Conservative forces only depend on final and initial position

Thus, U1=U2=U3

Option A is the correct answer

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