Potential Energy

Energy stored because of gravity is called:

• Gravitational Potential Energy

• Kinetic Energy

• Mechanical Advantage

• Chemical Energy

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Gravitational potential energy depends on the strength of gravity, ________ and ________ of the object.

• height and mass

• friction and movement

• mass and movement

• height and friction

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You throw a ball into the air as shown in the diagram. At what point does the ball have the most gravitational potential energy?

• W

• X

• Y

• Z

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At which position does the child on the swing have the most gravitational potential energy?

• W

• X

• Y

• Z

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At which point on the roller coaster is the gravitational potential energy the greatest?

• W

• X

• Y

• Z

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Which of the following is the correct equation for calculating an object's gravitational potential energy?

• PE = mgh

• PE = mg / h

• PE = mg + h

• PE = gh

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When a pendulum swings, at which point is potential energy at its greatest?

• 1
• 2
• 3
• 4

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Which is the Potential energy from most to least on the stairs?

• D, C, B, A

• A, B, C, D

• C, B, A D

• D, A, B, C

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Which is the Potential energy from least to the greatest on the stairs?

• D, C, B, A

• A, B, C, D

• C, B, A D

• D, A, B, C

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What type of energy is in this picture?

• Kinetic
• Potential
• Chemical
• Sound

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