Question

10. Define Gravitational potential energy. Derive an expression for it. Does it depend on the path followed?​

Answer 1

• The work done Won the body in lifting it to a height h is. W = force of pavity (mg) × displacement (h) =ma. This work is stored in the body when it is at a height h in the form of its gravitational potential energy. Gravitational potential energy U = mgh.