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When an object is projected upwards, what type of energy store primarily increases?
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MCQ
Type
practice
Style
Topic
Energy changes in a system, and the ways energy is stored before and after such changes
Question
- A. Kinetic energy
- B. Thermal energy
- C. Gravitational potential energy
- D. Elastic potential energy
Answer
Gravitational potential energy
Explanation
As the object rises, it gains height, which increases its gravitational potential energy.
Common mistake
Misunderstanding Energy Changes
Students often think that the energy store remains constant when an object is projected upwards.
Emphasize that as an object is projected upwards, kinetic energy is converted to gravitational potential energy, leading to a change in energy stores.
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