A.3.3 - Gravitational Potential Energy
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What is the formula for calculating gravitational potential energy?
💡 Hint: Think about how mass, height, and gravity relate to energy.
If a 5 kg object is at a height of 3 m, what is its potential energy?
💡 Hint: Use the formula and plug in the values.
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What is gravitational potential energy dependent on?
💡 Hint: Think about each part of the formula Ep = mgh.
True or False: Gravitational potential energy is only affected by the height of the object.
💡 Hint: Recall the formula Ep = mgh.
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A 75 kg person climbs a 15 m tall ladder. How much gravitational potential energy have they gained?
💡 Hint: Remember to substitute mass and height into the formula.
If two identical objects are dropped from the same height, but one is twice as heavy as the other, which object hits the ground with more energy? Explain your reasoning.
💡 Hint: Consider how mass affects potential energy in the equation.
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