Gravitational potential energy (orbital): The energy associated with the gravitational interaction between two masses: U = -Gm1m2/r.
How to apply it: Use gravitational potential energy to analyze energy changes during orbital maneuvers.
Course: AP Physics 1 · Unit: Circular Motion and Gravitation
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