Increase in Potential Energy Calculator

Formula

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

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

Where:

\(\text{dPE}\) is the increase in potential energy (J)
\(m\) is the mass (kg)
\(g\) is the acceleration due to gravity (9.81 m/s²)
\(H1\) is the initial height (m)
\(H2\) is the final height (m)

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:

Mass (m) = 10 kg
Initial Height (H1) = 2 m
Final Height (H2) = 10 m

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.