Gravitational Potential Energy

Gravitational Potential Energy

Gravitational potential energy is an object's stored energy because of its position above the ground. This energy depends on the object’s mass, height, and the Earth's gravitational pull. The higher and heavier an object is, the more gravitational potential energy ...

Have you ever stood on a diving board, ready to jump? Or watched someone sledding down a snowy hill? These are great examples of gravitational potential energy in action!

Gravitational potential energy is the stored energy an object has because of its position. The higher it is, the more energy it has.

Imagine a gymnast balancing on ...