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Potential energy

Amount of energy due to the altitude, expressed as mgh, where m = airplane’s mass, and g = gravitational constant, and h = altitude.

Dictionary Term

Potential energy

Definition

  • Amount of energy due to the altitude, expressed as mgh, where m = airplane’s mass, and g = gravitational constant, and h = altitude.

References

  • Airplane Flying Handbook · Federal Aviation Administration · 2021