What is the relationship between an objects height above the ground and it’s gravitational potential energy?

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jasmine-hernandez-2

over 5 years ago

Earth science

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SAD_STELLA

over 5 years ago

Since an object's gravitational potential energy is proportional to its height above zero, doubling the height would result in a doubling of the gravitational potential energy. The gravitational potential energy would be tripled if the height is tripled.

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lily-stewart

over 5 years ago

The equation is given by Potential Energy = mgh where m = mass, g = 9.81 m/s, h = height

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