Potential Energy

• GPE = mgh

  where m - mass (kg)

  g - acceleration (gravity)

  h - height (m)
• GPE = mgh

  = (kg)(m/s²)(m)

  1J = N • m
• the unit of the GPE is also joule (J)
• PE is directly proportional to:

  • more mass, will also increase
  • greater height, will also increase
• Gravity = g = 9.8m/s²