POTENTIAL ENERGY

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What is gravitational potential energy (GPE)?

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Gravitational potential energy is the energy an object possesses due to its position in a gravitational field, typically related to its height above the ground.

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What factors affect gravitational potential energy?

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Gravitational potential energy depends on the mass of the object, the height of the object above the ground, and the strength of the gravitational field.

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What is the formula for calculating gravitational potential energy?

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PE = mgh, where PE is potential energy, m is mass, g is the acceleration due to gravity, and h is height.

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How can you increase an object's gravitational potential energy without changing its height?

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You can increase an object's gravitational potential energy by increasing its mass.

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What is the value of Earth's acceleration due to gravity (g)?

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9.8 m/s².

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What is elastic potential energy?

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Elastic potential energy is the energy stored in an object when it is stretched or compressed, such as in springs.

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In which position does a spring have the least elastic potential energy?

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A spring has the least elastic potential energy when it is in its natural, uncompressed state.

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What is the relationship between height and gravitational potential energy?

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Gravitational potential energy increases with height; as an object is raised higher, its potential energy increases.

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What happens to gravitational potential energy if an object is dropped?

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As an object falls, its gravitational potential energy decreases while its kinetic energy increases.

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What is the unit of measurement for energy?

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The unit of measurement for energy is the Joule (J).