7.7 - GRAVITATIONAL POTENTIAL ENERGY
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Practice Questions
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What is gravitational potential energy?
💡 Hint: Think about lifting objects: what happens to their energy?
What formula do we use to calculate potential energy near Earth's surface?
💡 Hint: Remember the components of the formula!
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What is the formula for gravitational potential energy near Earth's surface?
💡 Hint: Think about how much work is done lifting an object.
True or False: Gravitational potential energy can be negative.
💡 Hint: Consider the reference point for measuring potential energy.
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Calculate the potential energy of a mass of 10 kg at a distance of 1.5 Earth radii from the Earth's center.
💡 Hint: Think about the impact of height on gravitational force.
Two objects, 10 kg and 20 kg, are separated by 5 m. Calculate their gravitational potential energy.
💡 Hint: Pay attention to the negative sign in the gravitational formula.
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