What is the equation for potential energy?

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Answer:

PE = mass x gravity # (9.8 for earth) x height.

Step-by-step explanation:

Saurabh Pathak answered Jan 18, 2018

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You can calculate potential energy by:
U = m.g.h

Where, U = potential energy
m = mass
g = acceleration due to gravity
h = height

Hope this helps!

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