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jaypee
What is gravatational energy?
What is Gravitational Energy and How Does it Impact Us?
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In summary, gravitational energy is the potential energy stored in an object due to its position in a gravitational field. It plays a crucial role in the functioning of our universe, from keeping planets and stars in their orbits to creating tides on Earth. Understanding gravitational energy has allowed us to develop technologies such as satellite communication and space travel. It also has significant applications in fields such as astrophysics and geology. Further research and exploration of gravitational energy could lead to new advancements and discoveries in our understanding of the universe.
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chroot
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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.
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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.
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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.*
Would that be the "ouch" factor?
*Yes, I know that was bad.*
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Perhaps you mean gravity waves?