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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

What is the gravitational potential energy of an
object on the ground?

User LulzCow
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Answer:

Gravitational Potential Energy of an object on the ground is equal to 0 J.

Step-by-step explanation:

The equation for gravitational potential energy is:

U = mgh

m = mass

g = acceleration of gravity

h = height of the object (in meters) off the ground

When the height of an object is 0, aka being on the ground, everything in the equation is multiplied by 0.

U = m * g * 0 = 0

This means that whenever an object is on the ground, it's gravitational potential energy is 0.

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