potential energy review

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What is Gravitational Potential Energy?

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Energy stored in an object due to its height above the ground, influenced by its mass and the gravitational pull.

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How can you increase Gravitational Potential Energy without changing mass or gravity?

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By raising the object farther off the ground.

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At which point does an object have the greatest Gravitational Potential Energy?

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At the highest point above the ground.

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What is the formula for calculating Gravitational Potential Energy?

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GPE = mass × gravity × height (GPE = mgh).

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What type of energy is stored in a book held above the ground?

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Gravitational Potential Energy.

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What happens to Gravitational Potential Energy when an object is lowered?

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It decreases as the height of the object decreases.

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What is the relationship between height and Gravitational Potential Energy?

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As height increases, Gravitational Potential Energy increases.

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Can Gravitational Potential Energy be converted to another form of energy?

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Yes, it can be converted to Kinetic Energy when the object falls.

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What is an example of Gravitational Potential Energy in everyday life?

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A child at the top of a swing set has Gravitational Potential Energy.

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What is the difference between Kinetic Energy and Gravitational Potential Energy?

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Kinetic Energy is the energy of motion, while Gravitational Potential Energy is stored energy based on position.