Potential Energy Calculator
Potential Energy from Mass & Height
Height from Energy & Mass
Formula
PE = mgh, where PE is potential energy in joules, m is mass in kg, g is gravitational acceleration in m/s², and h is height in meters.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is gravitational potential energy?
Gravitational potential energy is the energy stored in an object due to its position in a gravitational field. It depends on the object's mass, the gravitational acceleration, and its height above a reference point.
What value of g should I use?
On Earth's surface, the standard value is approximately 9.81 m/s². On the Moon, it is about 1.62 m/s², and on Mars, about 3.72 m/s².
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