level: Gravitational
Questions and Answers List
level questions: Gravitational
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Define gravitational force | Force between two masses a distance apart |
| Define gravitational potential | Energy stored per unit mass at a point in a field |
| Define gravitational field strength | Gravitational force per unit mass |
| Why is gravitational potential and gravitational potential energy negative? | You need to do work to overcome them |
| Whats the equation for gravitational potential energy | -((GMm)/r) |
| Define gravitational potential energy | Work done to move an object from infinity to that point in the field |