7. THE EQUATION FOR GRAVIT ATIONAL POTENTIAL ENERGY IS __ mgh (1)/(2)mv^2+mgh (1)/(2)mv^2

The correct equation for gravitational potential energy is:<br /><br />\[ mgh \]<br /><br />where:<br />- \( m \) is the mass of the object,<br />- \( g \) is the acceleration due to gravity (approximately \( 9.8 \, \text{m/s}^2 \) on the surface of the Earth),<br />- \( h \) is the height of the object above a reference point.<br /><br />So, the correct answer is:<br /><br />\[ mgh \]