Gravitational potential energy

Potential energy Epot =  J = kg m/s² kJ cal kcal kWh Height h =  mkm ft Mass m =  gkgtoz lb Rounding: 1234 56 789 significant digits. Decimal sign: pointcomma

Gravitational potential energy is energy an object possesses because of its position in a gravitational field. The most common use of gravitational potential energy is for an object near the surface of the Earth where the gravitational acceleration can be assumed to be constant at about 9.8 m/s².

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