Physics
Basic
Gravitational Potential Energy
Energy stored due to height in a gravitational field.
Formula
Variables
mMass
gGravity (9.81)
hHeight
Example
A 1 kg book on a 2 m shelf: PE = 1·9.8·2 ≈ 19.6 J.
Did You Know?
Gravitational potential energy is why a raised hammer, or water behind a dam, stores usable power.