If the system is the Phone Only, the true statements during this process are:
- I. The Earth did work on the system
- II. The system has gravitational potential energy
I. The Earth did work on the system because when the system is in a gravitational field, like Earth's and it moves vertically or changes its height work is done on it. This work is equal to the change in gravitational potential energy (U) of the system.
II. The system has gravitational potential energy (U) because any object in a gravitational field has the potential to do work due to its position.
This potential energy is calculated using the formula U = m * g * h, where m is the mass of the system, g is the acceleration due to gravity and h is the height of the system above a reference point.
So, as long as the system is in a gravitational field, it possesses gravitational potential energy.
Full question:
If the system is the Phone Only, which of the following statements is true during this pro cess? Explain your choice. I. The Earth did work on the systenm II. The system has gravitational potential energy (UG and U II. Both I and II are true.