gravitational potential energy

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  • How can gravity be defined?
    As a force of attraction between two objects
  • What factors determine the size of the gravitational force?
    The mass of the objects and their distance apart
  • Why is the gravitational force negligible for small objects like apples?
    Because they have relatively low masses
  • How does distance affect gravitational attraction for large objects?
    Gravitational attraction decreases with distance
  • What is the gravitational field around an object called?
    Gravitational field
  • What symbol represents gravitational field strength?
    The letter g
  • What is the gravitational field strength on Earth?
    Approximately 9.8 newtons per kilo
  • What is the gravitational field strength on the Moon?
    Approximately 1.6 newtons per kilo
  • What does an object experience when it enters a gravitational field?
    A force of attraction
  • How is weight defined in physics?
    As the force acting on an object in a gravitational field
  • How do you calculate an object's weight?
    Mass times gravitational field strength
  • What is the weight of a person with a mass of 60 kilos on Earth?
    588 newtons
  • Why do we often say we weigh 60 kilos instead of having a mass of 60 kilos?
    Because weight and mass are different concepts
  • What is the intrinsic property of an object?
    Mass
  • What is required to lift an object against gravity?
    Energy or work
  • What is the formula for gravitational potential energy?
    ep = mgh
  • What units are used for gravitational potential energy?
    Joules
  • How do you convert 100 grams to kilos?
    Divide by 1000
  • What is the gravitational potential energy of an apple with a mass of 100 grams thrown 3 meters up?
    2.94 joules
  • What are the key takeaways about gravity, weight, and gravitational potential energy?
    • Gravity is a force of attraction between objects.
    • Weight equals mass times gravitational field strength (9.8 N/kg on Earth).
    • Gravitational potential energy (ep) equals mass times gravitational field strength times height (ep = mgh).
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