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What is gravitational potential energy?

A. Energy of motion

B. Energy from light

C. Energy stored in height differences

D. Energy stored in atoms

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Answer:

C

Step-by-step explanation:

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Gravitational potential energy is energy stored in height. It is calculated by the formula U = mgh. Where m is the mass in kilograms, g is the gravitational acceleration constant of 9.8 m/s^2, and h is the height.

The correct answer is C. Energy stored in height differences
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