Gravitational Potential Energy (gpe) is the energy an object possesses due to its position in a gravitational field, typically relative to the Earth's surface. It depends on the object's mass, the height above a reference point, and the acceleration due to gravity. This form of energy is crucial in understanding how objects behave when they are moved vertically in a gravitational field, affecting their motion and potential energy transformations.
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