What is Gravitational Potential Energy (GPE)?
Calculating GPE II

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Gravitational Potential Energy (GPE) is the energy an object possesses due to its position in a gravitational field, calculated using the formula GPE = mgh, where m is mass, g is the acceleration due to gravity, and h is height.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the formula for calculating Gravitational Potential Energy?
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The formula for calculating Gravitational Potential Energy (GPE) is GPE = mgh, where m is the mass of the object in kilograms, g is the acceleration due to gravity in m/s², and h is the height in meters.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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How does mass affect Gravitational Potential Energy?
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The greater the mass of an object, the greater its Gravitational Potential Energy at a given height, since GPE is directly proportional to mass.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the role of height in determining GPE?
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Height is directly proportional to Gravitational Potential Energy; as the height increases, the GPE increases, assuming mass and gravity remain constant.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the standard acceleration due to gravity on Earth?
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The standard acceleration due to gravity on Earth is approximately 9.8 m/s².
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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If a 64 kg person is at an elevation of 5334 m, what is their GPE?
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GPE = mgh = 64 kg * 9.8 m/s² * 5334 m = 3,345,484.8 J.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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How do you find the height if you know the GPE and mass?
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Rearrange the GPE formula: h = GPE / (mg). For example, if GPE = 1970 J and m = 82 kg, then h = 1970 J / (82 kg * 9.8 m/s²) = 2.5 m.
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