We define and explain mathematically through multiple example problems. Segment 4E: Gravitational Potential and Kinetic Energy Gravitational potential energy and kinetic energy are defined and ...

energy is transformed as a gain in the gravitational potential energy of the object. For example, suppose you lift a suitcase of mass \(m\) through a height \(h\). The weight \(W\) of the suit ...

(Note that if you are carrying a piano on your back down a hallway, you are not actually doing any real work.) Kinetic energy can be stored. For example ... is converted to potential energy ...