Edexcel GCSE Physics SP3d

Which of the following are true about gravitational potential energy? (Multiple answers)

• It is the energy of a moving object

• It is the energy that is stored because of and object's position in a gravitational field

• When object moves downwards, its stores more gravitational potential energy

• When object moves upwards, its stores more gravitational potential energy

What does the amount of gravitational potential energy store of an object depend on? (Multiple answers)

• The weight of the object

• The mass of the object

• The strength of gravity

• How far the object is moved upwards

What is the gravitational field strength on Earth?

• 0.1 N/kg

• 1 N/kg

• 10 N/kg

• 100 N/kg

Which one of the following equations is used to calculate gravitational potential energy?

• GPE x m = h / g

• GPE = mgh

• GPE = mg / h

• GPE = 0.5 x mgh

Write your answer to 1 decimal place and state the units.

Kinetic energy is the energy stored in __________________ objects. What is the missing word?

The amount of kinetic energy stored in a moving object depends on which of the following:

(Multiple answers)

• Height

• Speed

• Weight

• Mass

Round your answer to the nearest whole number and state the units.

Round your answer to the nearest whole number and state the units.

The photo shows a spinning flywheel. State the type of energy is stored in a spinning flywheel.