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Increase in potential energy = weight x increase in height
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Does speed affect gravitational potential energy of an object?
Does speed 'effect' the gravitational potential energy of an object? No, but gravitational potential energy can be converted into kinetic energy - so the gravitational potential energy can effect the speed. Ep = mgh Energy Potential = mass * 9.81 (gravity) * height Speed / Velocity is absent from that equation.
What does the gravitational potential energy of an object depend on?
It depends on the mass of the object, the local value of acceleration of gravity, and the object's height above the elevation you're using for your zero-potential-energy reference level.
Why do objects at high elevation have more potential energy than objects at low elevations?
Because gravity gives objects at high elevations the potential to fall much further.
What happens to the potential energy of the water in a river as gravity pulls the water downhill?
Since potential energy is proportional to elevation, the potential energy of water gets less and less as it goes downhill.Its kinetic energy (based on velocity) may well increase, but the question asked about potential energy.
What is energy from gravity?
gravitational potential energy arises from the law of gravity
What is a way to show potential energy?
Elevation.
What is the formula of gravity potential energy?
PE = mgh (potential energy = mass x gravity x height).
Is gravity energy?
No. Gravity is a force. Potential energy turns into kinetic (moving) energy when you fall due to gravity.
How do the mass and height of an object affect the gravitational potential energy?
Apex Mass and height have the same effect on gravitational potential energy.
What does gravitational potential energy depend on of the object?
Mass, Height, and Gravity Gravitational Potential Energy= Mass * gravity * height
How is it possible for ice to flow?
Compacted ice or glaciers glide under the effect of gravity to the lower potential energy zone.
Does an object have more potential energy the more mass it has?
Yes - gravitational potential energy is equal to mass x gravity x height.Yes - gravitational potential energy is equal to mass x gravity x height.Yes - gravitational potential energy is equal to mass x gravity x height.Yes - gravitational potential energy is equal to mass x gravity x height.
