There are two equations from which a change in the gravitational potential energy u of the system of a mass m and the earth can be calculated. one is

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Maximilian Bennett

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3 June, 15:45

There are two equations from which a change in the gravitational potential energy u of the system of a mass m and the earth can be calculated. one is

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Mikayla Gross · Answer 1

The change in the gravitational potential energy is represented by the equation

u = ΔPE = Δmgh

since the mass of the system will remain constant and the acceleration due to gravity will also remain constant, the equation will become

u = mg Δh