Question

Define Gravitational Potential Energy.

Answer 1

Answer:

Gravitational potential energy is energy an object possesses because of its position in a gravitational field. The most common use of gravitational potential energy is for an object near the surface of the Earth where the gravitational acceleration can be assumed to be constant at about 9.8 m/s2

Answer 2

The potential energy gained by an object due to the gravitational influence of the earths is called as gravitational potential energy.

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