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State that the gravitational potential at a point in a gravitational field is the work done by an external force ______ in bringing unit mass from infinity to that point.

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per unit mass

Front

The zero of gravitational potential is taken to be at infinity.

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True

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Conservative field

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A field where the work done in moving a particle between two points is independent of the path taken

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Escape velocity

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Minimum velocity required for an object to escape a gravitational field and reach infinity.

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Inertial reference frame

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An inertial frame of reference is one that is stationary or has a constant velocity.

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A non-inertial reference is one that is accelerating.

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True

Front

Einstein’s Theory of Special Relativity applies to which type of reference frames?

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Inertial reference frames

Front

Einstein’s Theory of General Relativity applies to non-inertial frames.

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True

Front

What principle describes an accelerated reference frame as being equivalent to a reference frame at rest in a gravitational field?

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Equivalence Principle

Front

What is a consequence of the Equivalence Principle regarding clocks in different gravitational fields?

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A clock in a weaker gravitational field will run faster than one in a stronger gravitational field.