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SCIENCE8 Physics: Gravitational potential energy

Gravitational energy definition

Gravitational energy is the energy of an object due to its position above the ground.

 

Mass and height

Gravitational energy depends on the mass and height of an object.

Force Motion Energy. For an object to move, there must be an application of  force. Force is a push or a pull that causes an object to move, change  direction, - ppt

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Gravitational energy equation

Gravitational Potential Energy Store - Key Stage Wiki

4.2: Conservation of Energy - ppt download

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Gravitational potential energy

Source: Cyber. org, 2018, Duration 2:03, URL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kAD0KVvqWpA