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Work, energy and power
Gravitational potential energy near the surface

6. Work, energy and power

Gravitational potential energy near the surface

In 6. Work, energy and power

Formula

U_g=mgy

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\Delta U_g=mg(y_f-y_i)

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Gravitational potential energy near the surface, proportional to height.

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Conditions

$g$ approximately constant.

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