Physics 9702 · AS & A Level · Gravitational potential

Gravitational potential — practice question

(a)[2]

State what is meant by gravitational potential at a point.

(b(i))[2]

Explain why the gravitational potential at X is negative.

(b(ii))[2]

State an expression, in terms of $\Phi$, for the gravitational potential at Y caused by the planet.

(b(iii))[4]

Complete Table 1.1 with expressions, in terms of some or all of $M$, $R$ and $\Phi$, for the listed quantities for satellites X and Y: gravitational field strength at the satellite due to planet; gravitational potential energy of the satellite.

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