What is the formula for calculating gravitational potential energy (GPE)?
1st P - Conservation of Mechanical Energy

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GPE = m * g * h, where m is mass, g is acceleration due to gravity, and h is height.
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What is the unit of gravitational potential energy?
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Joules (J)
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What is kinetic energy (KE)?
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The energy an object possesses due to its motion, calculated as KE = 0.5 * m * v^2, where m is mass and v is velocity.
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What is the unit of kinetic energy?
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Joules (J)
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How does the height of an object affect its gravitational potential energy?
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The higher the object, the greater its gravitational potential energy.
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What happens to the total mechanical energy in a closed system?
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The total mechanical energy (sum of potential and kinetic energy) remains constant.
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What is the relationship between potential energy and kinetic energy in a pendulum?
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As the pendulum swings, potential energy decreases while kinetic energy increases, and vice versa.
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