In order for gravitational potential energy to be stored, there must be _____.

Physics

1 answer:

trasher [3.6K]3 years ago

3 0

Answer: 1

an object positioned at some height in a gravitational field

Explanation:

Gravitational potential energy of an object is the energy stored due to position of the object or position at certain height relative to zero position.

Gravitational potential energy can also be expressed as object position at some height above or below zero position in a gravitational field

I think 1 and 2 make sense. But 1 make more sense than 2

You might be interested in

When we get out of the bed on a very cold morning, we feel that the air of the room is cold. But when we come back after staying

S_A_V [24]

Answer:

This is because the air outside is always cooler than the air inside, so after staying outside your body adapts to the cold air, when you come back inside, the cold air is still in you which makes the room seem warmer.

4 0

3 years ago

8. A driver starts his parked car and within 12 hours reaches a speed of 75km/h, as he travels

erastovalidia [21]

Answer:

56mph

Explanation:

7 0

3 years ago

Why are ocean currents important?

Lelu [443]

For the considerably longer periods– decades to millennia – which are relevant for climate change, the slightly larger heat capacity of the deep ocean is important. Ocean currents and mixing by winds and waves can transport and redistribute heat to deeper ocean layers.

4 0

3 years ago

By how much does the volume of an aluminum cube 4.00 cm on an edge increase when the cube is heated from 19.0°C to 67.0°C? The l

Genrish500 [490]

Answer:

The volume of an aluminum cube is 0.212 cm³.

Explanation:

Given that,

Edge of cube = 4.00 cm

Initial temperature = 19.0°C

Final temperature = 67.0°C

linear expansion coefficient $\alpha=23.0\times10^{-6}/C^{\circ}$