Question

When an object is lifted 6 meters off the ground, it gains a certain amount of potential energy. If the same object is lifted 18 meters off the ground, its potential energy is A. six times as much. B. the same. C. three times as much. D. twice as much.

Answer 1

Answer:

The answer to your question is the letter C. three times as much

Explanation:

Data

First step = 6 m

Second step = 18 m

Potential energy is the energy stored that depends on its position.

Formula

Pe = mgh

m = mass; g = gravity; h = height

Potential energy of the first step

        Pe1 = 6mg

Potential energy of the second step

        Pe2 = 18mg

-Divide the Pe2 by the Pe1

        Pe2/Pe1 = 18mg/6mg

                       = 3