4. Potential Energy and Field Strength

Learning Outcomes
  • I can explain the relationship between potential energy and field strength.
  • I can relate field strength to the gradient of gravitational potential.
  • I can describe how energy changes in varying fields.
  • I can analyze graphs of potential and field strength.
  • I can apply energy concepts to gravitational problems.

Key Topics:
  • \( g = - \frac{dV}{dr} \)
  • Potential gradients