What is Gravitational Potential Energy?
Gravitational potential energy is the energy an object possesses because of its position in a gravitational field, typically calculated using the formula PE = mgh.
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Think of gravitational potential energy as the energy you have when you’re holding a heavy textbook over your head – drop it and that energy converts to kinetic energy!
GPE is the energy stored in an object when it’s positioned above the ground. It’s like a universal piggy bank of energy!
It's basically just energy because of height. No height, no gravitational potential energy.
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