Gravitational Potential of Point Mass
For a point mass of mass M, the gravitational potential at a distance ‘r’ from the point mass is given by the formula,
V = – GM/r
Gravitational Potential Energy
The energy possessed by objects due to changes in their position in a gravitational field is called Gravitational Potential Energy. It is the energy of the object due to the gravitational forces. The work done per unit mass to bring the body from infinity to a location inside the gravitational field of any object is known as gravitational potential and the energy change here is called Gravitational Potential Energy. Let’s learn about Gravitational Potential Energy in detail in this article.