Two objects have masses of 42MG and 48MG. How much does the gravitational potential energy between the objects change if the distance between them changes from 21m to 15m?

1 Answer
Nov 17, 2016

W1,2=2,56103J
W1,2=GMm(1r21r1)
below zero because the objects , are closer than before.

Explanation:

W1,2=GMm(1r21r1)
G=6,671011Nm2(kg)2
r1=21m
r2=15m
M=48MG=48000kg
m=42MG=42000kg
W1,2=2,56103J