How Do You Determine Potential Energy?
Potential energy (PE) is as easy as pie to calculate: just use the formula PE = mgh, where m is mass, g is gravity (9.8 m/s² on Earth), and h is height relative to a reference point.
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I use the formula PE=mgh. Measure your mass in kg, height in meters, and use Earth's gravity, 9.8 m/s²!
Honestly, potential energy is just a way to sound smart. It’s all about the mgh, baby!
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