Gravitational Potential Energy (Two Point Masses) (U = −GMm/r)
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U = −GMm/r
What each symbol means
| Symbol | What it stands for |
|---|---|
| U | Potential energy of pair (J) |
| r | Separation |
| M,m | Masses |
When to use this
U(∞)=0 reference. Attractive force.