The energy of an object in a gravitational field (dGPE=m x g x dh)
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- Q1Which of the following properties of an object affects the amount of energy in its gravitational store?Users sort answers between categoriesSorting30s
- Q2Why does a free–falling object accelerate downwards?Users sort answers between categoriesSorting30s
- Q3A pupil lifts a box of books off the floor then puts it back down again. How much work is done (compared to the first time) if the box is lifted again to 4× the height?4× more16× lessthe same amount4× less16× more30s
- Q4Which of the following is the unit of weight?newtons per kilogram (N/kg)kilograms (kg)newtons (N)pounds (lb)30s
- Q5How would you calculate the work done lifting a sack of onions onto a table?work done = mass of the onions ÷ height of the tablework done = weight of the onions ÷ height of the tablework done = mass of the onions × height of the tablework done = weight of the onions × height of the table30s
- Q6The gravitational force on Earth is 6× greater than it is on the Moon. Starting with the one with the most energy, put the tools in order of decreasing energy in the gravitational store.Users link answersLinking30s