Definitions

Physics

Define gravitational potential at a point.

The gravitational potential at a point is the work done per unit mass in bringing a point mass
from infinity.

Gravitational constant G = 6.67 x 10-11 Nm2 kg-2

GMm GMm
Change in gravitational potential energy: -
r1 r2

GM
Gravitational field strength g =
r2

Molar gas constant R = 8.31 JK-1 mol-1

Energy transfer in raising temperature E = mcΔθ

Maximum speed in s.h.m: v0 = wx0

2π
Period T and angular frequency w: w=
T

Separation of d = arc length rθ