Gravitational Potential Energy Flashcards
1
Q
What is gravitational potential energy
Due to…
A
Energy stored in a object due to its position above the earths surface
Due to the force of gravity acting on the object
2
Q
How do you calculate gravitational potential
A
Ep = m * g * h
3
Q
Ep = m * g * h
A
Gravitational potential energy (j) = mass * gravitational field strength (n/kg) * height (m)
4
Q
What is gravitational field strength
A
Measure of the force of gravity
5
Q
How to calculate mass (gpe)
A
M=Gpe/ g*h
6
Q
How to calculate gfs
A
Gfs= gpe/ m*h
7
Q
How to calculate height
A
H= gpe/g*m
