Gravitational Potential Energy

• What type of potential energy is mentioned in the material?

  Gravitational potential energy
• How can an object gain gravitational potential energy?

  By being lifted up
• What happens to gravitational potential energy when you go higher?

  It increases
• What is a fun way to gain gravitational potential energy mentioned in the material?

  Riding playground rides
• What happens to gravitational potential energy when it is released?

  It becomes kinetic energy
• What does the term "potential" in potential energy imply?


  It is stored energy
• What type of energy does gravitational potential energy change into when released?

  Kinetic energy
• What is the relationship between height and gravitational potential energy?

  Higher objects have more gravitational potential energy
• What was the conclusion about the lab Geek's fall?

  Gravitational potential energy changed to kinetic energy
• What is the key action to give an object gravitational potential energy?

  Lift it up
• What happens to gravitational potential energy when an object is released?

  It transforms into kinetic energy
• What is the main takeaway about gravitational potential energy from the material?

  It is gained by lifting and lost by releasing
• Why is it important to prepare for losing gravitational potential energy on playground rides?

  Because it can be lost quickly
• What does the experiment with the lab Geek illustrate about energy transformation?

  It shows potential energy transforming into kinetic energy
• What is the overall theme of the material regarding energy?

  Energy can change forms
• How does the material suggest remembering gravitational potential energy concepts?

  By associating lifting with gaining energy
• What does the total energy do before and after changes?

  It remains the same value