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Andrei [34K]
3 years ago
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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
Physics
1 answer:
Colt1911 [192]3 years ago
5 0
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
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