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Work, Power and Energy: Potential Energy — Gravity MCQ

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Potential Energy — GravityEasyQuestion 30406

Question

The gravitational potential energy of a mass m at height h (above reference) is:
  1. A
    ½mgh
  2. B
    mgh
    Correct
  3. C
    mgh²
  4. D
    mg/h

Correct answer

mgh

Explanation

PE = mgh, taking the reference level as h = 0.

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