Potential Energy

The formula for calculating the gravitational potential energy in an object is shown above. Which object will have the largest value for its GPE

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What are Equations for Gravitational Potential Energy?

• Gravitational Potential Energy = Mass x Gravitational Field Strength x Height

• Gravitational Potential Energy = Weight x Height

• Gravitational Potential Energy = Mass x Gravitational Field Strength / Height

• Gravitational Potential Energy = Weight / Height

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Gravitational Potential Energy (E_p) is...

• the energy stored in a stretched object

• the energy stored in an electrically charged object

• the energy stored in a frozen object

• the energy stored in a raised object

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The formula for calculating gravitational potential energy is...

• 1/2 x mass² x gravitational field strength x height

• mass x gravitational field strength x height

• 1/2 x mass x gravitational field strength x height

• mass x gravitational field strength x height²

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In the equation for gravitational potential energy, 'g' stands for...

• grams
• gravity
• gravitational field strength
• energy

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The most GPE is at

• a

• b

• c

• d

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The least amount of potential energy is at

• a

• b

• c

• d

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NGSS.MS-PS3-2

Imagine both balls fall off the table at the same speed. Which colour ball has more kinetic energy?

• Red

• Green

• They have the same amount

• Neither balls have kinetic energy

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What type of energy is in this picture?

• Kinetic
• Potential
• Chemical
• Sound

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What kind of energy is in a rock at the edge of a cliff?

• Potential
• Kinetic

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