kinetic and gravitational potential energy

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Kinetic energy
The energy of a moving object
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Ek \= 1/2 mv²
The equation linking kinetic energy, mass and speed
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Ek
The symbol for kinetic energy
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m
The symbol for mass
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v
The symbol for speed or velocity
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Joules (J)
The SI unit for energy and work
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Kilograms (kg)
The SI unit for mass
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Metres per second (m/s)
The SI unit for speed or velocity
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Gravitational potential energy
The energy of an object raised against gravity
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Ep \= mgh
The equation linking gravitational potential energy, mass, gravitational field strength and height
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Ep
The symbol for gravitational potential energy
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g
The symbol for gravitational field strength
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h
The symbol for height
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Newtons per kilogram (N/kg)
The SI unit for gravitational field strength
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Metres (m)
The SI unit for height