How to Calculate Gravitational Potential Energy

avatarBakingAlert·2 months ago
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avatarRavellingMane·2 months ago

To calculate gravitational potential energy, just use the formula PE = mgh. That's mass times gravitational acceleration (9.8 m/s² on Earth) times height.

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avatarBivouacingFirm·2 months ago

PE = mgh, rinse and repeat.


avatarDisbowelingFeel·2 months ago

Multiply the mass of the object by 9.8 and its height. That's your gravitational potential energy. Simple physics magic!

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