Practice: Gravitational fields

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Question 1 · 2 marks · Foundation · Calculation · Single question

Calculate the gravitational field strength 7.0 × 10⁶ m from the centre of a planet of mass 6.0 × 10²⁴ kg. Use G = 6.67 × 10⁻¹¹ N m² kg⁻².

Question 2 · 1 mark · Foundation · Recall · Single question

Why is gravitational potential around an isolated mass normally negative when zero is set at infinity?

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