SOLUTION: Show that the change in gradational potential energy from h1 to h2 is given by ΔEp = -mgsSinΘ. Gravitational potential energy = mgh (mass, gravitational field strength, height)

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Question 1186040: Show that the change in gradational potential energy from h1 to h2 is given by ΔEp = -mgsSinΘ. Gravitational potential energy = mgh (mass, gravitational field strength, height)
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Answer by ikleyn(52893) About Me  (Show Source):
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It becomes  OBVIOUS  as soon as you notice that   s%2Asin%28theta%29 = h.