Alternate Definitions for Gravitational energy

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Term: Gravitational energy
Definition:

The energy that an object possesses because of its position in a gravitational field, especially an object near the surface of the Earth where the gravitational acceleration can be assumed to be constant, at about 9.8 m s^-2.

Created 2023.04.16
Last Modified 2023.04.16
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