Enter the known values to calculate potential energy using a standard physics relationship.
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These are the main values the calculator uses. Keep the units consistent and, where relevant, match the assumptions explained in the related guide.
Unit: kg
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Unit: m
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Unit: m/s^2
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Use this page when you know enough of the inputs to solve a standard potential energy relationship.
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