Gravitational Potential Energy

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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 relative to the Earth's surface.

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What happens to gravitational potential energy if the height of an object is doubled?

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It doubles.

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How does gravitational potential energy change as an object moves closer to the Earth's surface?

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It decreases.

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What is the relationship between gravitational potential energy and the height of an object?

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The gravitational potential energy of an object is directly proportional to its height.

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What happens to gravitational potential energy if the mass of an object increases?

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It increases.

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How does gravitational potential energy change when an object is lifted to a higher altitude?

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It increases.

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What is the formula for calculating gravitational potential energy?

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Gravitational Potential Energy (GPE) = mass (m) × gravitational acceleration (g) × height (h).

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What is the unit of measurement for gravitational potential energy?

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The unit of measurement for gravitational potential energy is Joules (J).

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What role does gravitational acceleration play in gravitational potential energy?

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Gravitational acceleration (approximately 9.81 m/s² on Earth) is a constant that affects the amount of gravitational potential energy an object has.

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If an object is at ground level, what is its gravitational potential energy?

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Its gravitational potential energy is zero.