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Height directly affects gravitational potential energy, since this energy is equal to mgh (mass x gravity x height).

Height does not affect kinetic energy, which depends on the speed, not on the height. Except indirectly - for example, if an object is falling down, its speed will usually increase.

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Q: How does height affect potential energy and kinetic energy?
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