Physics Formula
Gravitational Potential Energy Formula Formula
Calculates stored energy due to an object's height in a gravitational field.
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Formula Summary
Gravitational Potential Energy Formula
Calculates stored energy due to an object's height in a gravitational field.
- Category
- Physics
- Equation
- PE = mgh
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Equation
PE = mgh
Variables
- PE = potential energy
- m = mass
- g = gravitational acceleration
- h = height
How to Use This Formula
- Identify the known values from the problem statement.
- Convert all values into compatible units.
- Substitute the values into the equation and calculate the result.
- Check that the final answer has the correct unit and meaning.