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What is gravitational potential energy (GPE)?

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Gravitational potential energy (GPE) is the energy an object possesses due to its position in a gravitational field, typically calculated as GPE = mgh, where m is mass, g is the acceleration due to gravity, and h is the height above a reference point.

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How does height affect gravitational potential energy?

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Gravitational potential energy increases with height. The higher an object is positioned in a gravitational field, the greater its potential energy.

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What is the formula for calculating gravitational potential energy?

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The formula for calculating gravitational potential energy is GPE = mgh, where m is mass, g is the acceleration due to gravity, and h is the height above a reference point.

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What happens to gravitational potential energy when an object falls?

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As an object falls, its gravitational potential energy decreases while its kinetic energy increases, assuming no other forces (like air resistance) are acting on it.

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Which point in a gravitational field has the maximum potential energy?

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The point at the highest elevation in a gravitational field has the maximum potential energy.

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Which point in a gravitational field has the minimum potential energy?

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The point at the lowest elevation in a gravitational field has the minimum potential energy.

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What is the role of gravitational force in relation to potential energy?

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Gravitational force is the force that acts on an object due to its mass and the mass of another object (like Earth), influencing the object's gravitational potential energy based on its position.

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How does mass affect gravitational potential energy?

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Gravitational potential energy is directly proportional to mass; as the mass of an object increases, its gravitational potential energy also increases.

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What is the relationship between gravitational potential energy and kinetic energy?

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Gravitational potential energy can be converted into kinetic energy when an object falls, demonstrating the conservation of energy principle.

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At what point does a ball have the greatest gravitational potential energy when placed on different heights?

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A ball placed at the highest point has the greatest gravitational potential energy compared to balls at lower heights.

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