Increase in Potential Energy Calculator

Calculate Increase in Potential Energy





Formula

The formula to calculate the Increase in Potential Energy (dPE) is:

\[ \text{dPE} = m \cdot g \cdot (H2 - H1) \]

Where:

Increase in Potential Energy Definition

The increase in potential energy is the additional energy an object gains due to a change in its height in a gravitational field. It is calculated by multiplying the mass of the object, the acceleration due to gravity, and the difference in height.

Example Calculation

Let's assume the following values:

Using the formula:

\[ \text{dPE} = 10 \cdot 9.81 \cdot (10 - 2) = 10 \cdot 9.81 \cdot 8 = 784.8 \text{ J} \]

The Increase in Potential Energy (dPE) is 784.8 J.