Gravitational Potential Energy Stores

Question 1

The Force you Need to Life an Object at ____________ Velocity is Equal and Opposite to the Gravitational Force on the _________. So the __________ Force you need to Apply to it is Equal to the Object’s Weight.

Answer 1

Constant…Object…Upward…

Question 2

When an Object is Moved Upwards, the Energy in its Gravitational Potential Store _______________. This Increase is ________ to the Work Done on it by the ___________ Force to Overcome the Gravitational Force on the Object.

Answer 2

Increases…Equal…Lifting…

Question 3

When an Object Moves Down, the Energy in its Gravitational Potential Energy Store ______________. This Decrease is Equal to the Work Done by the Gravitational Force __________ on it.

Answer 3

Decreases…Acting…

Question 4

The Work Done when an Object Moves Up or Down Depends On:

Answer 4

• How Far it has Moved Vertically.

- Its Weight.

Question 5

Change In Object’s _______________ Potential Energy Store (J) = Weight (N) x Change Of Height (__).

Answer 5

Gravitational…M…

Question 6

Change Of Gravitational Potential Energy Store (J) = Mass (__) x Gravitational Field ___________ (N/kG) x Change Of Height (M).

Answer 6

G…Strength…