Gravitational Potential in Gravitation Formulas

Gravitational Potential is defined as the amount of work done by external agent in bringing a body of unit mass from infinity to that point by keeping no change in kinetic energy. And is denoted by V. Gravitational Potential is usually measured using the Joule per Kilogram for Gravitational Potential. Note that the value of Gravitational Potential is always negative.

Formulas to find Gravitational Potential in Gravitation

fxGravitational PotentialGo

fxGravitational Potential when Point is Inside of Non Conducting Solid SphereGo

fxGravitational Potential when Point is Outside of Non Conducting Solid SphereGo

fxGravitational Potential when Point is Inside of Conducting Solid SphereGo

fxGravitational Potential when Point is Outside of Conducting Solid SphereGo

List of variables in Gravitation formulas

fx Mass Go

fx Displacement of Body Go

fx Distance between Centers Go

fx Distance from Center to Point Go

fx Radius Go

FAQ

What is the Gravitational Potential?

Gravitational Potential is defined as the amount of work done by external agent in bringing a body of unit mass from infinity to that point by keeping no change in kinetic energy. Gravitational Potential is usually measured using the Joule per Kilogram for Gravitational Potential. Note that the value of Gravitational Potential is always negative.

Can the Gravitational Potential be negative?

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

What unit is used to measure Gravitational Potential?

Gravitational Potential is usually measured using the Joule per Kilogram[J/kg] for Gravitational Potential. Joule per Gram[J/kg], Joule per Centigram[J/kg], Joule per Milligram[J/kg] are the few other units in which Gravitational Potential can be measured.

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