Gravitational Potential Energy
Calculate potential-energy change in a uniform gravitational field.
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Potential energy change
Idealized classical model in SI units. Check sign conventions and assumptions; not a certified engineering design calculation.
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Formula
ΔU=mgΔh
Calculate potential-energy change in a uniform gravitational field.
Worked example
- Mass (kg)
- 10
- Gravity (m/s²)
- 9.80665
- Height change (m)
- 5
- Potential energy change
- 490.3325 J
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Idealized classical model in SI units. Check sign conventions and assumptions; not a certified engineering design calculation.
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