Physics & Engineering
Gravitational Potential Energy Calculator
Calculate gravitational potential energy from mass, height and gravitational acceleration.
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Potential energy
490.5 J
Mass
10 kg
Height
5 m
Gravity used
9.81 m/s²
Formula and working
PE = mgh
- 1
Collect the inputs
Mass (m) = 10 kg; Height (h) = 5 m; Gravity = 9.81 m/s²
- 2
Apply the formula
PE = mgh
- 3
Result
Potential energy = 490.5 J
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