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What is the potential energy of an object on the surface of the earth?
Near the surface of the Earth, the work done in lifting an object through a height h is the product mgh , so U=mgh . The gravitational potential energy, U , of a system of masses m1 and M2 at a distance r using gravitational constant G is U=−Gm1M2r U = − G m 1 M 2 r .
Is potential energy zero at Earth’s surface?
Zero Potential Energy When we use the simple form of the gravitational potential energy: the assumption is usually made that the zero of gravitational potential energy is the surface of the earth and that the potential energy is proportional to the height above the earth’s surface.
What is potential energy at center of Earth?
geff is zero at the centero of the earth and thus the potential energy at the center is zero, As the mass passes through the center there is zero mass there to have an effective attraction that will create potential energy, so at the center the potential energy is zero.
What is the potential energy of a body at the sea level?
U(sea-level)=(75×9.8N)(−48m)=−35.3kJ. U ( sea-level ) = ( 75 × 9.8 N ) ( − 48 m ) = − 35.3 kJ .
What is the potential at infinity?
The electrostatic potential is zero at infinity because we define it that way; this result is not ‘derived’ from anything else. You can add any arbitrary constant to the potential, if you find it convenient, and it will be equally valid – but it will no longer be zero at infinity.
Is potential energy always 0?
As there is no absolute value of the potential energy, and only changes in the potential energy matter, the zero of the potential energy can be defined at a convenient location in space.
How do you find the gravitational potential energy at the center of the Earth?
Section Summary
- Work done against gravity in lifting an object becomes potential energy of the object-Earth system.
- The change in gravitational potential energy, ΔPEg, is ΔPEg = mgh, with h being the increase in height and g the acceleration due to gravity.
What is the potential energy of a body of mass 250?
Therefore, the potential energy is 75000 J.