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Gravitational Potential Energy

Calculate potential energy (j) using the gravitational potential energy formula.

Potential energy (J): -
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Gravitational Potential Energy diagram

The diagram updates with your entries and is illustrative, not necessarily drawn to scale.

Calculation explained

How this result was calculated

The formula, your substituted values, and the evaluated result are shown below.

Reference: Formulae and Tables, State Examinations Commission (2014), page 56.
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How the Gravitational Potential Energy works

This calculator applies the formula given in Formulae and Tables, State Examinations Commission (2014), page 56. Enter values in consistent units.

Formula and inputs

mass × gravity × height

Inputs: Mass (kg), Gravity (m/s²), Height (m).

Using the result

The result is rounded to 4 decimal places. Check units, assumptions and significant figures before using the answer.

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