Why is Gc important in dividing potential and kinetic energy?

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Gc is a conversion constant used to relate pound-mass (lbm) and pound-force (lbf) in the context of gravitational force, specifically valued at 32.174 lbm ft/s² per lbf. It is essential for dividing potential energy (PE) and kinetic energy (KE) in calculations involving these units. The constant allows for the conversion of lbm ft/s² to lbf, facilitating accurate energy calculations in physics. Understanding Gc helps clarify the relationship between mass and force under gravity. This constant is crucial for ensuring consistency in energy equations involving these units.
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What is Gc? with units of (ft*lbm)/(lbf*s^2)

It was used to divide PE and KE

I just don't understand the need of dividing them with this value Gc

What is it for? Why is it need to divide those numbers

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Gc is just a constant used to convert lbm ft/s2 to lbf. There are 32.174 lbm ft/s2 per lbf. The value 32.174 lbm ft / (s2 lbf) is equal to 1.
 
thanks for helping
 
FYI, the G stands for gravity.
 

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