Gravitational Potential Energy
U = m·g·h
What it says
The potential energy stored in an object near Earth's surface due to its height above a reference level.
Symbols
| Symbol | Quantity | Dimension |
|---|---|---|
U | Potential energy (J) | M L^2 T^-2 |
m | Mass (kg) | M |
g | Gravitational acceleration (m/s^2) | L T^-2 |
h | Height (m) | L |
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