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Question
Write the expression for the gravitational potential energy explaining the meaning of the symbols used.
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Solution
Expression for the gravitational potential energy: P.E. = U = mgh
Where U is gravitational potential energy m is the mass of the body.
g is force of gravity on the mass of 1 kg
mg is the force acting on body
h is the distance or height moved above the ground level.
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