Question

What factor can increase the potential energy of an object?A Decrease in speed B Decrease in density C Increase in temperature D Increase in height from the ground?

Answer 1

The formula for potential energy is

E = mgh

Where m = mass, g = gravitafional acceleration, and h = Height.

So, you can conclude that an increased height contributes to a larger potential energy value.

Answer 2

Potential energy = (mass) x (gravity) x (height)

We have no control over the object's mass, or the acceleration

of gravity. So the only way we can increase the object's potential

energy is to increase its height. (Choice-D)