Raised Objects Store a Energy in Gravitational Potential Energy Stores Flashcards
1
Q
What does lifting an object in a gravitational field require?
A
Work
2
Q
What does this cause?
A
A transfer of energy to the gravitational potential energy store of the raised object
3
Q
The higher the object is lifted…
A
The more energy is transferred to this store
4
Q
What does the amount of energy in a g.p.e store depend on?
A
The objects mass, height and the strength of the gravitational field the object is in
5
Q
What is the formula for energy in gravitational potential energy store?
A
Energy in gravitational potential energy store = mass x gravitational field strength x height
6
Q
What can you use this equation to find?
A
Change in energy in an objects gravitational potential energy store for a change in height
