What is the gravitational potential energy of a mass m at a height h above the E

Practice Questions

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What is the gravitational potential energy of a mass m at a height h above the Earth's surface?
  1. U = mgh
  2. U = mg/h
  3. U = mgh²
  4. U = gh/m

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

What is the gravitational potential energy of a mass m at a height h above the Earth's surface?
  • Step 1: Identify the mass (m) of the object you are considering.
  • Step 2: Determine the height (h) above the Earth's surface where the object is located.
  • Step 3: Know the value of acceleration due to gravity (g), which is approximately 9.81 m/s² on Earth.
  • Step 4: Use the formula for gravitational potential energy, which is U = mgh.
  • Step 5: Multiply the mass (m) by the height (h) and the acceleration due to gravity (g) to find the gravitational potential energy (U).
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