Potential Energy Equals Mass Times Gravity

Which of the following is not a factor in gravitational potential energy? Remember the formula for gravitational potential energy is PE = mgh

• Acceleration due to gravity.

• The height of an object.

• The speed of travel of an object.

• The mass of an object.

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What happens to the gravitational potential energy of a rock that sits on the edge of a cliff as it starts to fall? PE = potential energy KE=kinetic energy

• The rock loses PE and gains KE.

• The rock loses KE and gains PE.

• The rock retains all its PE and gains KE

• The rock retains both PE and KE

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Which statement is most true of the term "g" in PE=mgh?

• It is the letter used to denote gravity.

• It is the letter used to denote the speed of an object.

• It is the letter used to denote the acceleration of an object that is caused by gravity.

• It does not form part of the equation for PE.

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A leaf has fallen off a tree and hit the floor of the woods. Why is PEg = 0 J ?

• The leaf is no longer being acted upon by gravity.

• The leaf no longer has any height off the ground.

• The leaf no longer has any mass.

• The leaf does not have 0 J of PE.

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Moving a book to a lower shelf decreases its potential energy

• True

• False

• Depends on how fast you move it

• It depends on the genre of the book

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A rock at the edge of a cliff has kinetic energy because of its position.

• True

• False

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A compressed spring is an example of ____

• Gravitational Potential Energy

• Chemical Potential Energy

• Elastic Potential Energy

• Electrical Potential Energy

A kite stuck in a tree has ______ energy due to its position.

• Potential

• Kinetic

• Chemical

• Thermal

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Differences in gravitational potential energy depend on an object's _________.

• mass and speed

• mass and height

• height and speed

• mass only

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Which is the best synonym for potential energy?

• Stored energy

• Energy of motion

• Energy due to gravity

• Mechanical energy

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