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Gravitational Potential Energy Worksheet

Object at height showing gravitational potential energy

📚 Part 1: Understanding GPE

1. Complete the definition: Gravitational potential energy is energy stored by an object because of its _______________.
2. What is the equation for gravitational potential energy?
3. State the units for each variable in the GPE equation:

Mass (m): _______________

Gravitational field strength (g): _______________

Height (h): _______________

GPE: _______________

4. Which statement about gravitational potential energy is correct?

GPE decreases as height increases

GPE is independent of mass

GPE increases as height increases

GPE only depends on mass

🧮 Part 2: Calculations

5. Calculate the GPE of a 50 kg student raised 1.5 m above the ground. (Use g = 9.8 N/kg)

GPE = _______________ J

6. A book has a mass of 2 kg and is placed on a shelf 2.5 m high. Calculate its GPE.

GPE = _______________ J

7. An object has a GPE of 490 J when it is 5 m above the ground. What is the mass of the object?

Mass = _______________ kg

8. A 10 kg box has a GPE of 294 J. How high above the ground is it?

Height = _______________ m

🔬 Part 3: Practical Investigation

9. During the "Stepping Up" activity, record your measurements:

Your mass: _______________ kg

Height of step: _______________ m

Calculate your GPE when standing on the step:

Your GPE = _______________ J

10. Explain how changing the height of the step would affect your GPE:
11. Give one real-life example where gravitational potential energy is important and explain why:

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