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Gravitational Potential Energy
Edexcel GCSE Physics (1PH0) — Conservation of energy
What You Need to Know
Recall and use the equation to calculate the change in gravitational PE when an object is raised above the ground:
Δ
G
P
E
=
m
×
g
×
Δ
h
\Delta GPE = m \times g \times \Delta h
Δ
GP
E
=
m
×
g
×
Δ
h
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