Potential Energy Review

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What is gravitational potential energy?

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Gravitational potential energy is the energy an object possesses due to its position in a gravitational field, typically calculated as the product of mass, gravitational acceleration, and height above a reference point (PE = mgh).

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How can you increase the gravitational potential energy of an object without changing its mass or gravity?

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By raising the object farther off the ground.

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What type of energy is stored in a compressed spring?

Back

Elastic potential energy.

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True or False: The heavier an object is, the more potential energy it has.

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True.

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What type of potential energy is contained in a battery?

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Chemical potential energy.

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When does an object have no kinetic energy?

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When it is at rest.

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What is the formula for calculating gravitational potential energy?

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PE = mgh, where PE is potential energy, m is mass, g is gravitational acceleration, and h is height.

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What is elastic potential energy?

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Elastic potential energy is the energy stored in elastic materials as the result of their stretching or compressing.

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What factors affect gravitational potential energy?

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Mass of the object, height above the ground, and the strength of the gravitational field.

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What is the relationship between height and potential energy?

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Potential energy increases as height increases, assuming mass and gravity remain constant.