Expression for Potential Energy
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The formula for potential energy depends on the force acting on the two objects. For the gravitational force the formula is P.E. = mgh, where m is the mass in kilograms, g is the acceleration due to gravity (9.8 m / s2 at the surface of the earth) and h is the height in meters.
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Expression for potential energy
To carry an object of mass ‘m’ to a height ‘h’ above the earth’s surface, a force equal to ‘mg’ has to be used against the direction of the gravitational force. The amount of work done can be calculated as follows.
Work = force x displacement
W = mg × h
W = mgh
The amount of potential energy stored in the object because of its displacement
P.E. = mgh (W = P.E.)
Displacement to height h causes energy equal to mgh to be stored in the object.