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Define gravitational potential (VVV) at a point.

A
  • Work done per unit mass
  • by the gravitational field
  • moving a mass from that point to infinity.
B
  • Force acting per unit mass
  • due to the gravitational field
  • on a mass placed at that point.
C
  • Work done per unit mass
  • by an external force
  • moving a mass from infinity to that point.
D
  • Work done per unit charge
  • by an external force
  • moving a charge from infinity to that point.

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Gravitational potential Flashcards

  1. AS Level
  2. /Physics
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21 flashcards on Edexcel AS Level Physics Gravitational potential: the key terms and definitions you need to recall.

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