Question

select all correct answers. which statements are true about the amount of gravitational potential energy an object has?

Answer 1

Answer;

• The amount increases as the object is lifted higher
• The amount varies according to the mass of the object

Explanation;

• Gravitational potential energy is energy an object possesses because of its position in a gravitational field.
• The equation for gravitational potential energy is mgh, where m is the mass in kilograms, g is the acceleration due to gravity (9.8 on Earth), and h is the height above the ground in meters.
• The factors that affect an object's gravitational potential energy are its height relative to some reference point, its mass, and the strength of the gravitational field it is in.

Answer 2

Answer

Option A - The amount increases as the object is lifted higher.

Explanation

The amount of gravitational potential energy of an object increases as the object is lifted higher. According to the formula of gravitational potential Energy:

• GPE=mgh
• Gravitational Potential Energy= (Mass of the Object) * (acceleration due to gravity) * (Height of the object)
• The Gravitational potential energy is directly proportional to the height of the object.