3.4 Gravitational field and potential Flashcards

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In a uniform gravitational field, what is the relationship between the gravitational field and the change in the gravitational potential difference

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change in gravitational potential= gravitational field x change in height
change in Vg = g x change in height

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What is the equation for the gravitational potential in a radial field

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Vgrav = -Gme/r

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