Where is the gravitational potential energy?

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The discussion centers on the confusion regarding the location of gravitational potential energy (PE) in relation to kinetic energy (KE) of a projectile after it exits a gun. It emphasizes the importance of considering gravitational PE when calculating KE at different points in the projectile's trajectory. Participants note that the small change in height while the projectile travels through the gun is often ignored. Clarifications are provided to ensure understanding of how gravitational PE factors into the overall energy calculations. The conversation highlights the need to account for gravitational effects in projectile motion analysis.
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am confused on where the gravitational potential energy is in this solution. Thank you
 

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bajerrrr said:
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am confused on where the gravitational potential energy is in this solution. Thank you
Note that they are talking about the KE of the projectile immediately after it leaves the gun. You still need to consider gravitational PE if you want to find the KE at other points. (They are ignoring the small change in height of the projectile as it travels through the gun.)
 
ok. thank you very much. I was accounting for the small change in height
 

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