In one dimension, the magnitude of the gravitational force of attraction between a particle ofmass m1 and one of mass m2 is given byWhere G is a constant and x is the distance between the particles. (a) What is the potential energy function U(x)? Assume that U(x) → 0 as x → ∞. (b) How much work is required to increase the separation of the particles from x = x1 to x = x1 + d?
Amit Saxena , 9 Years ago
Grade upto college level