Calculate the gravitational potential energy of an object using our Potential Energy Calculator. Simply input the mass, height, and gravitational acceleration to get instant results. Ideal for students, teachers, and physics enthusiasts.
Enter any three inputs and click on Calculate button
How to use this Potential Energy Calculator 🤔
There are input fields for Mass \((m)\), Gravitational Acceleration Constant \((g)\), Height \((h)\), and Potential Energy \((PE)\). Enter any three inputs and click on Calculate button.
The calculator uses the \( PE = m \cdot g \cdot h \) formula, substitues given values, and calcuates the missing value.
The missing value is calcuated and displayed in the input field. Also, the caculation is displayed under the input section.
What is Potential Energy?
Potential energy is the energy an object possesses because of its position or height. When an object is lifted off the ground, it stores energy due to the gravitational force acting on it. The higher the object, the more potential energy it has.
Calculating Potential Energy
Potential energy (PE) can be calculated using the formula:
\( PE = m \cdot g \cdot h \).
In this formula, the parameters are defined as follows:
m: The mass of the object, or how much matter it contains, measured in kilograms (kg).
g: The acceleration due to gravity, typically taken as 9.8 m/s².
h: The height of the object above the ground, measured in meters (m).
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