Two objects have masses of #33# #Mg# and #18# #Mg#. How much does the gravitational potential energy between the objects change if the distance between them changes from #81# # m# to #3# #m#?
1 Answer
Aug 7, 2017
Use Newtons gravitational law for celestial bodies:
G is the gravitational constant, equaling 6.67408 ×
The masses
The
Now calculate the forces at both distances, and substract.