Work Done in Lifting an Object

Work Done in Lifting an Object

### Formula

$$W=mgh$$

### Terminologies

- W → Work done by external force.

- m → Mass of object.

- h → Height raised.

### Conditions / Special Cases

Work done by gravity:

$$W_g=-mgh$$

Work done by external force:

$$W_{ext}=mgh$$

### Usage

- Used in gravitational potential energy problems.