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What is the equation for caculating an object's potential energy?
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∙ 14y ago
That depends what kind of "potential energy" you are talking about, but without further specification, this usually refers to gravitational potential energy. The formula for gravitational potential energy is PE = mgh, that is, mass x gravity x height. If mass is in kg. and gravity in meters per second square (use the value 9.82 for Earth's gravity), and height in meters, then the energy will be in Joule.
That depends what kind of "potential energy" you are talking about, but without further specification, this usually refers to gravitational potential energy. The formula for gravitational potential energy is PE = mgh, that is, mass x gravity x height. If mass is in kg. and gravity in meters per second square (use the value 9.82 for Earth's gravity), and height in meters, then the energy will be in Joule.
That depends what kind of "potential energy" you are talking about, but without further specification, this usually refers to gravitational potential energy. The formula for gravitational potential energy is PE = mgh, that is, mass x gravity x height. If mass is in kg. and gravity in meters per second square (use the value 9.82 for Earth's gravity), and height in meters, then the energy will be in Joule.
That depends what kind of "potential energy" you are talking about, but without further specification, this usually refers to gravitational potential energy. The formula for gravitational potential energy is PE = mgh, that is, mass x gravity x height. If mass is in kg. and gravity in meters per second square (use the value 9.82 for Earth's gravity), and height in meters, then the energy will be in Joule.
Wiki User
∙ 14y ago
Wiki User
∙ 14y agoThat depends what kind of "potential energy" you are talking about, but without further specification, this usually refers to gravitational potential energy. The formula for gravitational potential energy is PE = mgh, that is, mass x gravity x height. If mass is in kg. and gravity in meters per second square (use the value 9.82 for Earth's gravity), and height in meters, then the energy will be in Joule.
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Potential energy only exists?
between two objects
Is the ratio of an objects mass to its volume called potential energy?
no
Formula for mechanical energy?
potential energy+kinetic energy=mechanical energy
If you add an objects potential and kinetic energies you get its mechanical energy?
Yes
Can an objects energy's be all kinetic energy all potential energy or a combination of both?
tanks boys and garlls
What is an objects total and potential energy?
An objects total kinetic and potential energy is when both things are moving (kinetic) and the energy is stored in the object (potential)
What is the equation for calculating an object's gravitational potential energy?
The equation to calculate an object's gravitation potential energy is: PE=MGH where: PE is gravitational potential energy M is the objects mass G is the acceleration due to the gravitational pull of the Earth on its surface ( 9.8 m/s2) H is the height from the location that would give it zero potentional energy (generally the ground)
What energy is the sum of potential energy and kinetic energy in a system of objects?
The sum of the potential and kinetic energy of large-scale objects in a system is the Hamiltonian.
What is the difference between gravitational potential and elastic potential energy?
Elastic potential energy is the amount of energy that is stored in a material that can be compressed. One can measure the elastic potential energy in a material by the equation E = 1/2kx^2 k is the spring constant of an object. The spring constant tells you how stretchy (or elastic) a material is. x is the distance that the object is stretched or compressed. Gravitational energy is the potential energy between two masses with a gravitational field. Two masses will always have a gravitational pull towards each other so there is potential energy between two masses. The gravitational energy between two objects can be modeled by the equation E= Gm1m2 / r G is the gravitational constant 6.67x10^-11 m^3/Kg.s^2 m1 and m2 represent the masses of the two objects r is the distance between the two objects. The greater the distance between the two objects, the weaker the gravitational potential energy.
An object that has potential energy may have this energy because of its?
An objects Potential Energy is because of its position.
What is the equation to get an objects gravitational potential energy?
pe = m*g*h where m = mass, g = force of gravity and h = height
Do moving objects have energy?
Yes they can have potential energy.
What energy is energy stored due to an objects position?
potential energy.......................
Can an objects mechanical energy be equal to its gravitational potential energy?
Yes. Mechanical energy is the sum of potential energy and kinetic energy; this includes gravitational potential energy.
Can an objects mechanical energy be equal to its potential energy?
Yes
What energy is in elastic objects?
kinetic and elastic potential energy
What is the sum of the kinetic and potential energy of large scale objects in a system?
The sum of the potential and kinetic energy of large-scale objects in a system is the Hamiltonian.
