Why is gravitational potential energy always

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asked Mar 19, 2022 in 11th Physics by varun (6.7k points)

Why is gravitational potential energy always negative?

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Two point masses `m_1 and m^2` are separated by a distance `r`. The gravitational potential energy of the system is `G_1`. When the separation between the particles is doubled, the gravitational potential energy is `G_2` . Then, the ratio of `G_1/G_2`
The gravitational potential energy of a system consisting two particles separated by a distance r
Gravitational potential energy of a system of particles as shown in the figure
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Define Gravitational potential energy Hence deduces an expression for gravitational potential energy of a body placed at a point sear the surface of