Describe the concept of gravitational potential energy and its relationship with height.

Describe the concept of gravitational potential energy and its relationship with height.

Gravitational potential energy is the energy possessed by an object due to its position in a gravitational field. It is directly related to the height of the object above a reference point. As an object is lifted higher, its gravitational potential energy increases. The relationship between gravitational potential energy and height is given by the equation: Gravitational Potential Energy = mass × acceleration due to gravity × height.