Question

Gravitational potential is defined as:

• A. work done by the gravitational force per unit area
• B. work done by the gravitational force per unit volume
• C. work done by the gravitational force per unit mass
• D. work done by the gravitational force per unit time

Hint:

Gravitational potential = work per unit mass to bring object from infinity.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Gravitational potential at a point is defined as the work done per unit mass to bring a mass from infinity to that point in the gravitational field: \[ V = \frac{W}{m} \]