Changes in energy - GPE

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What is the gravitational potential energy equation?

GPE = mass x gravitational field strength x height

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What is the unit for gravitational potential energy?

Joules (J)

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What is the value of gravitational field strength on Earth?

9.8 N/kg

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When does GPE increase?

When mass or height increases.

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What happens when an object falls?

Gravitational potential energy is transferred into kinetic energy.