Between two points and on the line joining a planet and a test mass

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Problem

Between two points

P

and

Q

on the line joining a planet and a test mass, the gravitational potential at

P

-60\,\text{kJ kg}^{-1}

while at

Q

it is

-40\,\text{kJ kg}^{-1}

. Explain, in one sentence, the direction of the gravitational field intensity between

P

and

Q