Whats the relation between gravitational potential and gravitational intensity
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| 30th Nov, 2013,
07:57: PM
Expert Answer:
Gravitational field intensity = gradient of Gravitational potential =dV/dr
The gravitational potential gradient dV/dr is defined as the rate of change of gravitational potential with distance in the field. This is equal to the gravitational field intensity at that point.
U = gravitational potential energy = – GMm/r
Gravitational potential V = U/m = – GM/r
Gravitational field intensity I = dV/dr
= GM/r2
Answered by Komal Parmar
| 30th Nov, 2013,
09:32: PM
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