Physics
Gravitational PE
Potential energy due to height.
Formula
Formula
PE = m · g · h
Variables
| Symbol | Definition | Type & range | Units | Role |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| m | mass (kg) | real number (ℝ) | kg | input |
| h | height (m) | real number (ℝ) | m | input |
| g | gravity 9.81 | computed result | — | result |
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Worked examples
Example 1
Givenmass (kg) = 10, height (m) = 5
Result490.3325
Example 2
Givenmass (kg) = 75, height (m) = 100
Result73549.875