answersLogoWhite

0

Yes very very slightly.

User Avatar

Wiki User

9y ago

What else can I help you with?

Continue Learning about Physics

How can you change the gravitational potential energy of an object?

You can change the gravitational potential energy of an object by changing its height relative to the surface of the Earth. Increasing the height will increase the gravitational potential energy, while decreasing the height will decrease it.


Do you do work when you lift it from the floor to a shelf?

Yes, work is done when you lift an object from the floor to a shelf. Work is the exertion of a force over a distance, and in this case, the force is applied to overcome gravity in lifting the object to a higher position.


What is the relationship between the work done while moving a book to a higher bookshelf and the potential energy that the book has on higher shelf?

The work done while moving a book to a higher shelf is equal to the change in potential energy of the book. As the book is lifted to a higher shelf against gravity, work is done to increase its potential energy. The potential energy of the book on the higher shelf is directly proportional to the height it is raised to.


If you lift a bag of sugar to one shelf then another does it get easier the higher you go up?

No, lifting the bag of sugar to a higher shelf does not get easier as you go higher. In fact, the work required to lift the bag against gravity remains the same regardless of the height you are lifting it to. The force needed to overcome gravity is constant, so the effort required doesn't change with the shelf height.


What things use potential energy?

Objects that have the potential to move or change position possess potential energy. This can include a ball at the top of a hill, a compressed spring, water at a higher elevation, and a book placed on a shelf.

Related Questions

How can you change the gravitational potential energy of an object?

You can change the gravitational potential energy of an object by changing its height relative to the surface of the Earth. Increasing the height will increase the gravitational potential energy, while decreasing the height will decrease it.


Do you do work when you lift it from the floor to a shelf?

Yes, work is done when you lift an object from the floor to a shelf. Work is the exertion of a force over a distance, and in this case, the force is applied to overcome gravity in lifting the object to a higher position.


What is the relationship between the work done while moving a book to a higher bookshelf and the potential energy that the book has on higher shelf?

The work done while moving a book to a higher shelf is equal to the change in potential energy of the book. As the book is lifted to a higher shelf against gravity, work is done to increase its potential energy. The potential energy of the book on the higher shelf is directly proportional to the height it is raised to.


What is the gender of shelf?

Shelf does not have a gender as it is an inanimate object.


At first it is lifted to one shelf then it is lifted again to a second higher shelf based on the numbers that are obtained from the work calculations what is a correct conclusion?

The weight changes as the objectis lifted


What is the maximum weight this shelf can hold?

This wall mount shelf unit has a maximum weight capacity of 75 pounds per shelf.


When an object is moved from the bottom shelf to the top shelf its gravitational potential energy has?

Increased


If you lift a bag of sugar to one shelf then another does it get easier the higher you go up?

No, lifting the bag of sugar to a higher shelf does not get easier as you go higher. In fact, the work required to lift the bag against gravity remains the same regardless of the height you are lifting it to. The force needed to overcome gravity is constant, so the effort required doesn't change with the shelf height.


What's the maximum weight each shelf can bear?

Each shelf on this dumbbell rack can hold upto 200Lbs. of weight a piece.


what is the max weight on the selves, does the max weight varry from top shelf to lower shelf?

The max weight for each of the shelves is about 86 pounds and no, there is no difference between the shelves.


Put the books on the TALL shelf?

Stack the books on the shelf that is higher in height.


What things use potential energy?

Objects that have the potential to move or change position possess potential energy. This can include a ball at the top of a hill, a compressed spring, water at a higher elevation, and a book placed on a shelf.