The energy that an object has due to being lifted is called gravitational potential energy. The magnitude of gravitational potential energy is determined by the relative position of the object on the earth and the ground. The greater the mass of the object, the higher the position, and the greater the ability to do work, the greater the gravitational potential energy the object has. The expression is: Ep=mgh.

Gravitational potential energy

Formula: PE = mxgxh

m = mass

g = acceleration due to gravity

h = height