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3 years ago

Why would an airplane flying at 10,000 meters above the ground have more gravitational potential

Physics

1 answer:

andreyandreev [35.5K]3 years ago

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Answer:

The gravitational potential energy (gpe) possessed by an object or body is directly proportional to the height of the object or body.

Explanation:

Gravitational potential energy (GPE) is an energy possessed by an object or body due to its position above the earth.

Mathematically, gravitational potential energy is given by the formula;

G.P.E = mgh

Where;

G.P.E represents potential energy measured in Joules.

m represents the mass of an object.

g represents acceleration due to gravity measured in meters per seconds square.

h represents the height measured in meters.

Generally, the gravitational potential energy (gpe) of an object or body is directly proportional to the height of the object or body. Thus, the gravitational potential energy of a body increases as the height of the body increases.

In conclusion, an object with a higher height would have a higher gravitational potential energy.

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Answer:

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Explanation:

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3 years ago

What is the weight of an object with a mass of 6.0 kg on Earth?

gregori [183]

<h2>since weight is measured in newtons, convert the 6 kg to newtons</h2><h3>the formula to convert is kg x 9.807 = N</h3>

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