why is gravitational potential negative?

the gravitational potential is set to be 0 at a distance of infinity. 

NS
Answered by Navdeep S. Physics tutor

3381 Views

See similar Physics A Level tutors

Related Physics A Level answers

All answers ▸

Why does a single slit diffraction pattern occur?


Why the Newton's second law of motion important?


What are Newton's 3 laws of motion?


What are vectors?


We're here to help

contact us iconContact ustelephone icon+44 (0) 203 773 6020
Facebook logoInstagram logoLinkedIn logo

MyTutor is part of the IXL family of brands:

© 2026 by IXL Learning