Gravitational Potential and Potential Energy
5. Energy in Gravitational Systems
Learning Outcomes
- I can describe kinetic and potential energy in gravitational systems.
- I can explain energy transformations in orbital motion.
- I can apply conservation of mechanical energy.
- I can calculate total energy in simple gravitational systems.
- I can interpret energy diagrams for gravitational interactions.
Key Topics:
- Energy in orbits
- Escape energy
