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What is the equation for gravitational potential energy?​

User Bindal
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Answer:

PE=mgh

m=mass

g=gravity

h=height

User Baxter
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Hello. The answer should be like this in below.


  • PE_(gravitational)=m.g.h

The variable "
m" represents the mass. It is a constant value for every substance and is assumed not to change over time.

The variable "
g" is the acceleration of gravity. It has a constant value and the numerical value of the gravitational constant for the planet we live on (Earth) is
9.81m/s^2.

The variable "
h" is the distance between sea level and the center of mass of the object. (Height) The unit is meter.

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