Physics

Gravitational potential energy measures how much work gravity could do if an object falls—it depends on both the object's mass and its height above a reference point. The key is recognizing that $PE = mgh$ is a direct proportionality: heavier objects or those held higher store more energy. Just convert the mass to kilograms first, then multiply through.

Gravitational potential energy measures how much work gravity could do if an object falls—it depends on both the object's mass and its height above a reference point. The key is recognizing that $PE = mgh$ is a direct proportionality: heavier objects or those held higher store more energy. Just convert the mass to kilograms first, then multiply through.