Calculate the gravitational potential energy of a 9.4-kg mass at an altitude of 390 km. Express your answer using two significant figures. U_h = J
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4 kg), g is the acceleration due to gravity (9.81 m/sĀ²), and h is the altitude (390 km). However, we need to consider that the acceleration due to gravity decreases with altitude. To do this, we can use the formula: g(h) = G * M / (R + h)Ā² where G is the Show moreā¦
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