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1
Q

What is GPE

A

GPE is the energy stored by an object by its position above the ground.

2
Q

How do you find out the GPE

A

m x g x h

3
Q

What does m stand for and what is it measured in

A

Mass (kg)

4
Q

What does g stand for and what is it measured in

A

gravity (N/kg)

5
Q

What is the gravity of the earth

A

9.8 N/kg

6
Q

What does h stand for and what is it measured in

A

Height(m)

7
Q

How do you find out the m

A

E/gh

8
Q

How do you find out the h

A

E/gm