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Gravitational Potential Energy

Gravitational potential energy is the energy of an object due to its position in the Earth's gravitational field
work done to raise object=force ×distance moved
=mgΔh

Work done increases gravitational potential energy(EP)

EP = m g Δ h

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Specification: AQA Physics (7407), AS-level, 3.4.1.8 Conservation of energy. Topic: Work, Energy and Power.

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