WorksheetsEdexcel GCSE Physics SP3d
Total questions: 11
Worksheet time: 12mins
Which of the following are true about gravitational potential energy? (Multiple answers)
It is the energy of a moving object
It is the energy that is stored because of and object's position in a gravitational field
When object moves downwards, its stores more gravitational potential energy
When object moves upwards, its stores more gravitational potential energy
What does the amount of gravitational potential energy store of an object depend on? (Multiple answers)
The weight of the object
The mass of the object
The strength of gravity
How far the object is moved upwards
What is the gravitational field strength on Earth?
0.1 N/kg
1 N/kg
10 N/kg
100 N/kg
Which one of the following equations is used to calculate gravitational potential energy?
GPE x m = h / g
GPE = mgh
GPE = mg / h
GPE = 0.5 x mgh
Write your answer to 1 decimal place and state the units.
(a)
Kinetic energy is the energy stored in (a) objects. What is the missing word?
The amount of kinetic energy stored in a moving object depends on which of the following:
(Multiple answers)
Height
Speed
Weight
Mass
Round your answer to the nearest whole number and state the units.
(a)
Round your answer to the nearest whole number and state the units.
(a)
The photo shows a spinning flywheel. State the type of energy is stored in a spinning flywheel.
(a)
The photo shows a spinning flywheel. State two ways to increase the amount of energy stored in the flywheel.
Decrease the speed
Increase the speed
Decrease the mass
Increase the mass
