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What two factors determine gravitational potential energy?

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GPE = Mass (Kg) x Gravitational Field Strenght (g) x Height (m)


So you need Mass and Height of the object as well as the GFS.
Assuming your using earth the GFS = 9.81g
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Mass & Height above the ground
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