Apr 25, 2012 · The discussion clarifies that gravitational potential energy (PE) is calculated using the formula PE = mgh, where g is the acceleration due to gravity, consistently valued at 9.8 m/s² …

Oct 27, 2011 · The discussion revolves around the concept of gravitational potential energy, specifically addressing why the formula for gravitational potential energy includes a negative sign and how this …

Dec 31, 2009 · The relationship between gravitational potential energy and escape energy is established through the equation mgh = GMm/r, leading to the simplified expression h = GM/gr. The participants …

Apr 25, 2016 · Participants discuss the gravitational potential energy formula PE = -GM/r and question how to accurately determine the radius for the calculations. There is consideration of using an …

Jan 5, 2013 · The discussion centers on the concepts of gravitational potential energy and gravitational binding energy, particularly in the context of a spherical mass with uniform density. Participants …

Dec 19, 2020 · The formula for Gravitational Potential Energy (GPE) is U = mgh, where U represents potential energy, m is mass, g is the acceleration due to gravity, and h is the height above a …

May 11, 2010 · The discussion focuses on the concept of gravitational potential energy, specifically the formula deltaEg= (GMm/r1)- (GMm/r2). It clarifies that gravitational potential energy Eg is expressed …

May 22, 2015 · Gravitational potential energy is defined the way it is so that it can have real values. Radius = 0 cannot be used because at r=0, by the force formula, the force of gravity is infinite, and …

Oct 10, 2012 · The discussion focuses on the application of Taylor series expansion to derive the gravitational potential energy equation, specifically GMm/r = mgh, for heights close to the Earth's …

Apr 25, 2010 · There is mention of how gravitational potential energy behaves inside a uniform sphere, indicating a change in the formula used for calculating potential energy in such scenarios. …