Gravitational Potential Energy in Gravitation Formulas

Gravitational Potential Energy of two mass system is equal to the work done by an external agent in assembling them, while their initial separation was infinity. And is denoted by U. Gravitational Potential Energy is usually measured using the Joule for Energy. Note that the value of Gravitational Potential Energy is always negative.

Formulas to find Gravitational Potential Energy in Gravitation

fxGravitational Potential EnergyGo

List of variables in Gravitation formulas

fx Mass 1 Go

fx Mass 2 Go

fx Distance between Centers Go

FAQ

What is the Gravitational Potential Energy?

Gravitational Potential Energy of two mass system is equal to the work done by an external agent in assembling them, while their initial separation was infinity. Gravitational Potential Energy is usually measured using the Joule for Energy. Note that the value of Gravitational Potential Energy is always negative.

Can the Gravitational Potential Energy be negative?

Yes, the Gravitational Potential Energy, measured in Energy can be negative.

What unit is used to measure Gravitational Potential Energy?

Gravitational Potential Energy is usually measured using the Joule[J] for Energy. Kilojoule[J], Gigajoule[J], Megajoule[J] are the few other units in which Gravitational Potential Energy can be measured.

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