Physics A-Level
Gravitational potential difference
What Gravitational potential difference means in Physics A-Level, as defined for AQA.
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The difference in gravitational potential between two points, equal to the work done per unit mass in moving a small test mass between them.
Topics that use Gravitational potential difference
- Gravitational potential (A-level only) (AQA A-Level)
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