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Gravitational potential energy U = mass × force of gravity on unit mass × ___

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The gravitation potential energy of a body in the raised position depends on two factors :

(1) the mass of the body

(2) the height of the body above the ground

It is given as P.E (U) = mgh

where g is the force of gravity on a mass of 1kg.


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