Answer: C.) Neptune
Explanation:
The Gravitational Potential Energy (GPE) of a body is calculated using the formula :
GPE = mgh
Where m = mass of the body
g = acceleration due to gravity
h = distance above a surface
Mass = 10kg
h = 2m
Using the formula :
GPE of lamp on Earth: g = 9.8
GPE = 10 × 9.8 × 2 = 71.8J
GPE of lamp on Mercury: g = 3.59
GPE = 10 × 3.59 × 2 = 196J
GPE of lamp on Mars: g = 3.7
GPE = 10 × 3.7 × 2 = 74J
GPE of lamp on Neptune: g = 14.07
GPE = 10 × 14.07 × 2 = 281.4J
GPE of lamp on Uranus: g = 9
GPE = 10 × 9 × 2 = 180J
GPE of lamp on Pluto: g = 0.42
GPE = 10 × 0.42 × 2 = 8.4J
Neptune has the highest gravitational potential energy as the value of acceleration due to gravity acting on objects is highest on Neptune.
