Gravitational Potential Due To A Point Mass — the NEET Physics formula with its derivation, variables, validity constraints and worked solver.
Gravitational Potential due to a Point Mass Valid for point masses and spherically symmetric mass distributions (for points outside the mass). Define Gravitational Potential Energy U = -GMm/r Define Potential V as Energy per unit mass (V = U/m) Result V = -GM/r r > 0 Assumes potential is zero at infinity Confusing Gravitational Potential (V, J/kg) with Potential Energy (U, J). Omitting the negative sign (Potential is always negative relative to infinity). Assuming the formula applies inside a spherical shell (it differs inside).