Gravitational Potential Energy (VCE SSCE Physics): Flashcards
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Gravitational potential energy definition
Gravitational potential energy definition
Energy an object has due to position in gravitational field
Formula for gravitational potential energy (uniform field)
Formula for gravitational potential energy (uniform field)
in
in
Acceleration due to gravity (m s⁻²)
Value of at Earth's surface (m s⁻²)
Value of at Earth's surface (m s⁻²)
m s⁻²
When to use
When to use
Close to planetary surface, uniform gravitational field
When to use non-uniform field methods
When to use non-uniform field methods
Large distances, comparable to planet's radius
Relationship between work and
Relationship between work and
Area under force-distance graph equals
Area under force-distance graph equals
Work done and change in gravitational potential energy
Using field-distance graph to find
Using field-distance graph to find
Multiply area under graph by object's mass
Effect of higher position in gravitational field
Effect of higher position in gravitational field
More gravitational potential energy stored