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Write an expression for the potential energy of a body of mass m places at a height h above the earth’s surface.

Answer» The work done W on the body in lifting it to a height h is

W= force of gravity (mg) × displacement (h) = mgh

This work is stored in the body when it is at a height h in the form of its gravitational potential energy.

Gravitational potential energy U = mgh


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