GPE & KE Flashcards

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What is the equation for the change in gravitational potential energy?

$\Delta GPE = m \times g \times \Delta h$ — mass (kg) × gravitational field strength (N/kg) × change in vertical height (m).

What is the equation for kinetic energy?

$KE = \frac{1}{2} \times m \times v^2$ — mass (kg) and speed (m/s), giving energy in joules.