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Gravitational Potential Energy Between Two Masses Calculator

U = −GMm/r — negative binding energy.

Calculates gravitational potential energy U = −G·M·m/r and gravitational force F = G·M·m/r² between two point masses separated by distance r. G = 6.674×10⁻¹¹ N·m²/kg².

Nadia Almasri By Nadia Almasri
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Formula

U = −G·M·m/r; F = G·M·m/r²

In depth

Calculates gravitational potential energy U = −G·M·m/r and gravitational force F = G·M·m/r² between two point masses separated by distance r. G = 6.674×10⁻¹¹ N·m²/kg².