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Gravitational Potential (spherical symmetry)

Description

Within a uniform spherical body of radius R and density ρ the gravitational force g inside the sphere varies linearly with distance r from the center, giving the gravitational potential inside the sphere. (r ≤ R)

Related formulas

Variables

VrPotential spherical symmetry (J/kg)
πpi
GNewtonian constant of gravitation
ρDensity (kg/m3)
rDistance from the center (m)
RRadius of the sphere (m)