Potential energy depends on mass, gravitational pull, and ___________________ of an object.
a
velocity
b
acceleration
c
height
d
force
c. height
Yes
U = m g h
.... assuming no other energy storage device like a spring or a capacitor is around.
Yes, assuming there are no other energy storage devices present, potential energy is calculated as U = mgh where m is the mass of the object, g is the acceleration due to gravity, and h is the height of the object above some reference point.
The correct answer is c) height.
To understand why potential energy depends on height, let's first define potential energy. Potential energy is stored energy that an object possesses based on its position or condition.
In the case of gravitational potential energy, it refers to the energy an object possesses due to its position in a gravitational field. The higher the object is positioned above the ground or reference point, the more potential energy it has.
The formula for gravitational potential energy is P.E = mgh, where m is the mass of the object, g is the acceleration due to gravity, and h is the height or vertical distance from the ground or reference point.
As you can see, the only variable that directly influences potential energy in this formula is the height (h). Therefore, potential energy depends on mass, gravitational pull (which is represented by the acceleration due to gravity), and height (vertical position) of an object. The correct option is c) height.