Gravitational Potential Energy (GPE)

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Energy stored because of gravity is called:

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Gravitational Potential Energy

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At which point does the ball have the greatest gravitational potential energy (GPE)?

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The highest point (Point 1)

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What is the formula to calculate Gravitational Potential Energy?

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GPE = mgh (mass × gravity × height)

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Calculate the GPE of a 20kg medicine ball at a height of 4m.

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800 Joules

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What is the gravitational potential energy of an 85 kg mountain climber at the summit of a 6267 m volcano?

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5 326 950 J

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If the world record for pole vaulting is 6.15 m and the pole vaulter’s gravitational potential energy is 4942 J, what is his mass?

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80.4 kg

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What does 'm' represent in the GPE formula?

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Mass of the object in kilograms.

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What does 'g' represent in the GPE formula?

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Acceleration due to gravity, approximately 9.81 m/s² on Earth.

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What does 'h' represent in the GPE formula?

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Height of the object above a reference point in meters.

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How does increasing height affect gravitational potential energy?

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Increasing height increases gravitational potential energy.