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jaypee
Apr2-03, 05:20 PM
What is gravatational energy?

chroot
Apr2-03, 06:26 PM
There is no such thing as 'gravitational energy.'

There is, however, a quantity called gravitational potential energy, which is just the energy released when a mass moves from some initial height to a lower height. In other words, it's a measure of how much energy will be released when you drop a brick on your toe.

- Warren

(Q)
Apr2-03, 06:30 PM
it's a measure of how much energy will be released when you drop a brick on your toe.

Would that be the "ouch" factor? [;)]

*Yes, I know that was bad.*

Eh
Apr3-03, 09:55 AM
Perhaps you mean gravity waves?