Gravitational Potential (Scalar, Zero at Infinity) (V = −GM/r)
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V = −GM/r
What each symbol means
| Symbol | What it stands for |
|---|---|
| M | Source mass |
| V | Gravitational potential (J/kg) |
| r | Distance from centre of spherical M |
When to use this
Outside spherically symmetric body; reference V(∞)=0.