What is the equation for gravitational potential energy (PE)? M is mass, g is the gravitational acceleration constant, h is the height (in meters).

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Potential Energy is the energy that is stored in some way. For example chemical bonds store energy. The energy due to their position in a gravitational field, i.e. are very high off the ground, is gravitational potential energy. The formula for gravitational potential energy is PE = mgh PE = potential energy (measured in Joules - J) m = mass (measure in kilograms - kg) g = gravitational acceleration (- 9.8 m/s²) h = height of the object (measured in meters - m)

What Is the Equation for Gravitational Potential Energy (PE)? M