Question

what is gravitation potential? derive an expression for gravitation potential due to point mass ?
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Answer 1

Hey mate,

Question :

what is gravitation potential?

Answer :

In classical mechanics, the gravitational potential at a location is equal to the work per unit mass that would be needed to move an object to that location from a fixed reference location. It is analogous to the electric potential with mass playing the role of charge.

Question :

Gravitational Potential of a Point Mass

Consider a point mass M,

The gravitational potential at a distance 'r' from it is given by;

V = – GM/r.

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