Gravitational Potential Energy

• What is gravitational potential energy?

  Energy gained by an object raised above ground
• What is the formula for gravitational potential energy?

  $E_p =$$mgh$
• What does the variable 'm' represent in the gravitational potential energy formula?

  Mass of the object in kilograms
• What does the variable 'g' represent in the gravitational potential energy formula?

  Gravitational field strength in newtons per kilogram
• What does the variable 'h' represent in the gravitational potential energy formula?

  Height above ground level in meters
• What happens to gravitational potential energy when an object is raised higher?

  It increases as height increases
• In what units is gravitational potential energy measured?

  Joules
• What is the standard value of gravitational field strength on Earth?

  Approximately $9.81 \text{ m/s}^2$
• How does the height of an object affect its gravitational potential energy?

  Higher height results in greater potential energy
• What is the relationship between mass and gravitational potential energy?

  More mass leads to more potential energy
• What is the unit of mass used in the gravitational potential energy formula?

  Kilograms
• What is the unit of height in the gravitational potential energy formula?

  Meters
• How does gravitational potential energy relate to kinetic energy?

  Potential energy converts to kinetic energy when falling