What is the symbol for gravitational potential energy?
Introduction to Gravitational Potential Energy with Zero Line Examples

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
KE with a subscript of g
PE with a subscript of k
PE with a subscript of g
KE with a subscript of k
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is true about gravitational potential energy when an object is lifted?
It remains constant
It becomes zero
It increases
It decreases
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What happens to gravitational potential energy if the horizontal zero line is set above the object?
It becomes positive
It becomes negative
It remains zero
It doubles
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Who decides the location of the horizontal zero line in a problem?
The object in question
The person solving the problem
The textbook
The teacher
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why is it important not to move the horizontal zero line during a problem?
It is a rule of physics
It simplifies calculations
It ensures consistency
It makes the problem easier
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the unit of gravitational potential energy?
Joules
Newtons
Meters per second squared
Watts
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Gravitational potential energy is classified as which type of quantity?
Scalar
Vector
Matrix
Tensor
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