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The gravitational potential V at a point is defined as:
Options
A The gravitational force per unit mass.
B The gravitational potential energy per unit mass.
Correct Answer
C The total energy of an object at that point.
D The work done by the gravitational field.
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

states that gravitational potential V is the gravitational potential energy U per unit mass: V = U/m₀. It is a scalar quantity.

Hint

It is the potential energy a 1 kg mass would have at that point.

Question Info

Course: PHY 101
Topic: PHY 101 Past Questions
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 544 of 1250
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