What is gravitational potential energy? Explain with the help of an example.

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The energy stored in an object due to its position above the Earth's surface is called gravitational potential energy. This energy is due to the force of gravity acting on an object.

$E_{P} = m g h$

When a stone falls from a height then potential energy is converted to kinetic energy when it comes on the surface of earth.

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