3.2 Gravitational potential energy Flashcards
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When an object is moved vertaically upwards, what does it gain and how much?
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It gains gravitaional potential energy equal to the work done on it by the lifting force
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What does the gravitational potential energy of an object depend on?
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Its weight and how far it moves vertically
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What is power?
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The rate of transfer of energy