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Gravitational Potential Energy Flashcards

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Define gravitational potential energy

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Gravitational potential energy is when we lift an object (we do work) decreasing our own internal energy and increase the object’s GPE store.

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What is the equation for Gravitational Potential Energy?

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GPE = mass x gravitational field strength x change in height

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