* Gravitational Potential Energy: Gravitational potential energy (GPE) is the energy an object possesses due to its position in a gravitational field. The higher an object is, the more GPE it has.
* Formula: The formula for GPE is:
GPE = mgh
where:
* m = mass of the object
* g = acceleration due to gravity (approximately 9.8 m/s²)
* h = height of the object
* Doubling the Height: If you double the height (h), you directly double the GPE. This means the object has twice as much potential energy stored within it.
In essence: The higher an object is, the more work gravity can do on it if it falls, which means it has more gravitational potential energy.
