Gravitational Potential Energy GCSE Physics - GPE Worked Examples

#SaveMyExams #GCSEPhysics #IGCSEPhysics Gravitational potential energy (GPE) is one of the most important calculation topics in GCSE and IGCSE Physics. Understanding the GPE formula, what affects gravitational potential energy and how to solve exam questions is essential for success in your Physics exams. In this video, we explain gravitational potential energy step by step, using worked examples and exam techniques to help you maximise your marks. You'll learn: What gravitational potential energy (GPE) is The gravitational potential energy formula How mass, gravity and height affect GPE How to rearrange the GPE equation The relationship between GPE and energy transfers Worked GCSE and IGCSE exam-style calculations Common mistakes students make Top exam tips to boost your marks Whether you're revising for mocks, homework or your final exams, this video will help you strengthen your understanding of energy calculations and improve your confidence with Physics exam questions. Explore GCSE Physics revision resources from Save My Exams: https://www.savemyexams.com/gcse/phys... Explore IGCSE Physics revision resources from Save My Exams: https://www.savemyexams.com/igcse/phy... Timestamps: 0:00 What you’ll learn 0:05 The Gravitational Potential Energy Store Explained 0:26 Examples of change in Gravitational Potential Energy (GPE) / gravitational potential energy examples 1:11 What is gravitational potential energy? 1:51 Exam tip #1 - always name the energy store 1:58 Example exam question #1 5:32 Summary - Gravitational Potential Energy Video to watch next:    • Energy Stores GCSE and IGCSE Physics - Com...   📱 Connect with Save My Exams: TikTok: @savemyexams Instagram: @savemyexams Facebook: @SaveMyExamsUK About Save My Exams Save My Exams is an online revision platform that helps IGCSE, GCSE, A Level, IB and AP students prepare for their exams. Students gain access to resources written by real teachers and examiners, precisely matched to exam specifications. On average, students improve by 2.6 grades using Save My Exams. Teachers can find ready-to-use classroom materials and create custom tests to monitor student progress. They save 4 hours and 51 minutes per week, according to a 2025 Save My Exams survey. If this video helped, hit subscribe for more GCSE and IGCSE Physics revision videos, and leave a comment to let us know what Physics topic you'd like us to cover next. #GravitationalPotentialEnergy #GPE #GCSEPhysics #IGCSEPhysics #PhysicsRevision #EnergyCalculations