IB Physics HL D 1 12 Hl Equipotentials and Field Lines Topic Practice

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Question 1

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The diagram shows 5 gravitational equipotential lines. The gravitational potential on each line is indicated. A point mass m is placed on the middle line and is then released. Values given in MJkg−1\mathrm{MJ} \mathrm{kg}^{-1}.

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Which is correct about the direction of motion and the acceleration of the point mass?

Direction

Acceleration

to the right

decreasing

to the right

increasing

to the left

decreasing

to the left

increasing

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