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What is the SI unit for gravitational potential energy?
A. Newton
B. Joule
C. Meter
D. Watt

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Answer:

Joule

Step-by-step explanation:

As any unit of energy (kinetic, potential, etc.), the gravitational potential energy has SI units of Joule. This s the work done by a force of 1 Newton to displace an object 1 meter in the direction of application of the force.

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