Energy in gravitational fields

What this note covers

1. Gravitational potential energy: the field-energy model
2. Conservation of mechanical energy in gravitational fields
3. Gravitational potential energy in orbital and satellite contexts
4. Projectile motion: resolving into independent components
5. Combining energy methods with projectile problems
6. Projectile motion on Earth vs. other planets: g as the variable
7. Exam technique and common pitfalls for QCAA extended response

7 sections · 14 key terms & formulas · 6 common mistakes