Question detail
Which of the following factors does NOT affect gravitational potential energy?
Try the question, check the answer, then read the explanation to understand the curriculum point.
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. Mass of the object
- B. Height above ground
- C. Gravitational field strength
- D. Speed of the object
Answer
Speed of the object
Explanation
Gravitational potential energy depends on mass, height, and gravitational field strength, but not on the speed of the object.
Common mistake
Confusing Units of Measurement
Students often confuse the units for gravitational potential energy, mass, and height, mixing up joules, kilograms, and meters.
Always remember that gravitational potential energy is measured in joules (J), mass in kilograms (kg), and height in meters (m). Double-check your units when performing calculations.
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