Gravitational Potential Energy Quiz

What type of energy does an object possess when it is elevated above the Earth's surface?

• Kinetic energy

• Thermal energy

• Gravitational potential energy

• Chemical energy

Which formula is used to calculate gravitational potential energy?

• GPE = 1/2 mv^2

• GPE = mc^2

• GPE = mgh

• GPE = Fd

In the example with the apple, what is the mass of the apple?

• 2.0 kg

• 0.75 kg

• 1.5 kg

• 0.53 kg

What is the gravitational potential energy of a 60 kg boy sitting at the top of a 2-meter high slide?

• 1960 joules

• 980 joules

• 1176 joules

• 588 joules

What constant value is used for gravity in the calculations on Earth?

• 7.8 m/s²

• 8.9 m/s²

• 10.5 m/s²

• 9.8 m/s²