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10.2 Gravitational And Electrical Potential Energy Flashcards

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What is the gravitational potential energy of a mass placed at a point where gravitational potential is V?

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Ep = mV

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How does the formula for gravitational potential energy change if the field is caused by a mass?

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Ep = - GMm/r

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What is the electrical potential energy of a charge placed at a point where gravitational potential is V?

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Ep = qV

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How does the formula for electrical potential energy change if the field is caused by a charge?

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Ep = - kQq/r

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