Potential Energy Equation

Calculate the potential energy of a car with a mass of 2,500 kg that is on a hill 100 meters above sea level.

• 250,000 J

• 2,450,000 J

• 2,451,663 J

• 248 J

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A exercise ball is on a table 2.5 m above the ground. What is the mass of the ball if it has a GPE of 56.8 J?

• 71 kg

• 22.72 kg

• 142 kg

• 2.32 kg

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Ty lifts a set of 1250kg weights a vertical distance of 2m in a weight lifting contest. What Potential Energy do the weights now possess?

• 12,789 Joules

• 24,500 Joules

• 4,500 Joules

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__________ is stored energy. 

• Potential

• Kinetic

• None of the above 

• All of the above 

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Click on where the rollercoaster has the MOST potential energy.

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At which point does the roller coaster car have the greatest potential energy?

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Gravitational potential energy depends on the ________ and ________ of the object. 

• Height and mass

• Friction and movement

• Mass and Movement

• Height and Friction 

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The equation PE = mass x gravity x height is used to find which type of energy?

• Kinetic Energy

• Potential Energy

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Potential energy depends on the ________ and ________ of the object.

• Height (position)

• Mass

• Speed

• Friction

Gasoline in a car tank (car is not on).

• Potential

• Kinetic