Calculating Gravitational Potential Energy

Which of the following is the correct equation for calculating an object's gravitational potential energy?

• PE = mgh

• PE = mg / h

• PE = mg + h

• PE = gh

When you are holding a book, energy is stored between the book and Earth; this type of energy is called ________ potential energy.

• Kinetic Energy

• Chemical Energy

• Gravitational Potential Energy

• Electric Energy

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Gravitational potential energy depends on the strength of gravity, ________ and ________ of the object.

• height and mass

• friction and movement

• mass and movement

• height and friction

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You throw a ball into the air as shown in the diagram. At what point does the ball have the most gravitational potential energy?

• W

• X

• Y

• Z

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At which point on the roller coaster is the gravitational potential energy the greatest?

• W

• X

• Y

• Z

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Determine the gain in gravitational potential energy when a 4.00 kg block is raised 18.00 m.

Gravity is 9.8m/s.

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An owl has a mass of 4.00 kg. It dives to catch a mouse from a height of 20m How much GPE does the owl gain?

Gravity is 9.8m/s.

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Energy stored because of gravity is called:

• Gravitational Potential Energy

• Kinetic Energy

• Mechanical Advantage

• Chemical Energy

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Which is the correct unit for expressing gravitational potential energy?

• Joule

• Newton

• m/s²

• meter

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One of the tallest radio towers is in Fargo, North Dakota. The tower is 629 m tall. If a bird lands on top of the tower with a mas of 0.3kg. What is the birds GPE?

Gravity is 9.8m/s.

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