What is gravitational potential energy?
gravitational potential energy

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Gravitational potential energy is the energy an object possesses due to its position in a gravitational field, typically relative to a reference point.
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How is gravitational potential energy calculated?
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Gravitational potential energy (PE) is calculated using the formula PE = 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 is lifted higher?
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When an object is lifted higher, its gravitational potential energy increases because the height (h) in the formula PE = mgh increases.
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Which point has the least gravitational potential energy in a system?
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The point at the lowest height in a gravitational field has the least gravitational potential energy.
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Why does an object have more gravitational potential energy at a higher elevation?
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An object has more gravitational potential energy at a higher elevation because it has the potential to do more work due to its increased height in the gravitational field.
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What is the relationship between gravitational potential energy and kinetic energy during free fall?
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As an object falls freely, its gravitational potential energy decreases while its kinetic energy increases, conserving the total mechanical energy in the absence of air resistance.
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What factors affect gravitational potential energy?
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Gravitational potential energy is affected by the object's mass, the height above a reference point, and the strength of the gravitational field.
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