Question

Derive potencial energy formula of an object placed at a height h above the ground ​

Answer 1

Answer:

Expression for Gravitational Potential Energy at Height (h) – Derive ΔU = mgh. When, h<<R, then, R + h = R and g = GM/R2.

Answer 2

Explanation:

Potential energy is the energy possessed by the body by virtue of its position or configuration.

Consider a body of mass m at a height 'h' from the ground.

The amount of work done to raise this body to this height h against the force of gravity:

W=F×h where F is the force of gravity .

W=mgh