Two objects have masses of #5 MG# and #8 MG#. How much does the gravitational potential energy between the objects change if the distance between them changes from #140 m# to #160 m#?
1 Answer
Change in Gravitational potential energy is
Explanation:
Gravitational potential energy is given by,
Given that,
Initial distance between the objects =
Final distance between the objects =
We will calculate the change in gravitational potential energy as:
When
And
When
Change in Gravitational Potential Energy =
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Substitute the values of
So, Change in Gravitational potential energy is