Question detail
Which of the following correctly describes the relationship between mass, height, and gravitational potential energy?
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At a glance
MCQ
Type
practice
Style
Topic
Energy changes in a system, and the ways energy is stored before and after such changes
Question
- A. Higher mass and height result in higher gravitational potential energy
- B. Lower mass and height result in higher gravitational potential energy
- C. Mass and height have no effect on gravitational potential energy
- D. Only mass affects gravitational potential energy
Answer
Higher mass and height result in higher gravitational potential energy
Explanation
The correct option is "Higher mass and height result in higher gravitational potential energy". Higher mass and height result in higher gravitational potential energy is right because it directly matches Changes in energy: Apply the equation Ep = m x g x h when gravitational field strength is given.. The other options are less suitable because they change the required Physics relationship, confuse the relevant energy store or use a distractor that does not answer the question.
Common mistake
Common Mistake in Gravitational Potential Energy Calculation
Students often confuse the variables in the equation Ep = m x g x h, mistakenly using height in kilograms instead of metres.
Always ensure that height (h) is measured in metres when applying the gravitational potential energy equation.
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