Potential energy formula for gravity (Ug = mgh)

Definition

The potential energy formula for gravity calculates the amount of gravitational potential energy possessed by an object based on its mass (m), acceleration due to gravity (g), and height above some reference point (h).

Related terms

Gravitational field strength (g): A measure of how strong gravity is at a particular location near Earth's surface. It determines how quickly objects accelerate towards Earth when in free fall.

Mass (m): The amount of matter an object contains. It is a measure of the object's inertia and determines how much force is required to accelerate it.

Reference point: A chosen location or position from which heights or distances are measured. In the context of gravitational potential energy, it is often the ground level or a specific reference height.