Abstract
The electrostatic potential is a key element of the second semester of introductory physics. Teaching about its gravitational analog in the first semester allows students to make more connections between the two courses. The use of a simple thought experiment with an unexpected outcome provides a method for introducing gravitational potential in a way students may remember.
| Original language | English |
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| Article number | 397 |
| Pages (from-to) | 397-398 |
| Number of pages | 2 |
| Journal | Physics Education |
| Volume | 50 |
| Issue number | 4 |
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| State | Published - Jul 1 2015 |