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Near-Surface Gravitational Potential Energy

Gives potential-energy change over a height change in a uniform gravitational field.

ΔU_g = mgΔh

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Variables

ΔU_g
gravitational potential-energy changeJ
m
masskg
g
gravitational field strengthm/s²
Δh
height changem

Conditions / notes

Uses a locally uniform gravitational field.

Reference details

Subject
Mechanics
Topic
energy
Plain text
delta U_g = m g delta h

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