Question
Define gravitational potential energy. Give its SI unit.
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Answer
The amount of work required to transport a body of unit mass from infinity to some point is known as gravitational potential. The mathematical expression will be $G = Wm$.
The SI unit of gravitational potential is $JKg ^{-1}$
The SI unit of gravitational potential is $JKg ^{-1}$
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