What is U = -GMm/R?
GeneralClass 12AllAnswered 27 Mar 2026
Answer
The euation U = -GMm/R represents gravitational potential energy between two masses. G is the universal gravitational constant, M and m are the two masses, and R is the distance between their centers. The negative sign indicates that gravitational potential energy is zero at infinite separation and becomes more negative as objects approach each other, reflecting the attractive nature of gravity.
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