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What is gravitational potential energy (GPE)?

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Gravitational potential energy (GPE) is the energy an object possesses due to its position in a gravitational field, typically calculated as GPE = 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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How does height affect gravitational potential energy?

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Gravitational potential energy increases with height. The higher an object is positioned in a gravitational field, the greater its potential energy.

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What is the relationship between kinetic energy and gravitational potential energy?

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Kinetic energy and gravitational potential energy are interrelated; as an object falls and loses height, its gravitational potential energy decreases while its kinetic energy increases, assuming no energy is lost to friction.

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At which point in a vertical motion does an object have maximum gravitational potential energy?

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An object has maximum gravitational potential energy at the highest point in its vertical motion.

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What factors determine the gravitational potential energy of an object?

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The gravitational potential energy of an object is determined by its mass, the height above a reference point, and the strength of the gravitational field.

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If two objects have the same mass, how does their height affect their gravitational potential energy?

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If two objects have the same mass, the one at a greater height will have more gravitational potential energy.

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What is the formula for calculating gravitational potential energy?

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The formula for calculating gravitational potential energy is GPE = mgh, where m is mass, g is the acceleration due to gravity, and h is height.

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

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When an object is dropped, its gravitational potential energy decreases as it falls, converting into kinetic energy.

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Which skater has more gravitational potential energy if one is higher than the other?

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The skater who is at a higher elevation has more gravitational potential energy.

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How can you determine which ball has more potential energy when comparing two balls at different heights?

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The ball that is positioned on a higher surface has more gravitational potential energy compared to the ball on a lower surface.

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