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What is the Potential Energy Calculator?
The Potential Energy Calculator computes the gravitational potential energy of an object based on its height and mass (PE = mgh).
How to Use This Calculator
1
Enter the mass (kg).
2
Enter the height (m).
3
Enter the gravitational acceleration (default 9.8 m/s²).
4
Click 'Calculate'.
Example Calculation
Mass = 10 kg, Height = 5 m
PE = 10 * 9.8 * 5 = 490 Joules.
Frequently Asked Questions
Pro Tips
- As an object falls, PE is converted into Kinetic Energy.
- The reference point for height (h=0) can be chosen arbitrarily.