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| n | ΔPE=change
in gravitational |
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| potential energy
in Joules (J) |
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| n | m=mass in
kilograms (kg) |
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| n | g=acceleration
due to gravity in |
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| n | Δh=change
in height in meters (m) |
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| n | Equation ΔPE=mgΔh |
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| n | ***Gravitational
PE only |
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| changes if
there is a change in |
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| vertical
position |
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