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Object-Earth system

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

Definition

A system consisting of an object and Earth, used to analyze gravitational potential energy and mechanical energy transformations.

AP course connection

Topic 3.3: 3.3 Potential Energy

Unit 3

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