Newtonian Potential/Examples
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Examples of Newtonian Potentials
Gravitational Field
The gravitational field arising from a point mass is an instance of a Newtonian potential.
Electric Charge
The electric potential field arising from a point charge is an instance of a Newtonian potential.
Point Sink of Fluid Flow
A point sink in a body of incompressible fluid acts as a Newtonian potential.