gravitational potential energy Flashcards
(6 cards)
1
Q
what is gravitational potential energy?
A
the energy of an object due to its position in a gravitational field
2
Q
factors that affects gravitational potential energy
A
- mass
- strenght of gravitational field
3
Q
what is gravity
A
an attractive non-contact force between all objects with mass
4
Q
what is mass of an object
A
the mass of an object is the amount of matter it contains
5
Q
what is the weight of an object?
A
the force of gravity action on a mass
6
Q
state the equation for weight
A
mass x gravitational field strength
