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Which factors determine the potential energy of an object?
Gravity and position
Mass and velocity
Weight and velocity
Mass and position
Gravity and position
Mass and velocity
Weight and velocity
Mass and position
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The potential energy of an object, particularly gravitational potential energy, is primarily determined by **mass and position**. The formula for gravitational potential energy is given by:
\[ PE = mgh \]
where:
- \( PE \) is the potential energy,
- \( m \) is the mass of the object,
- \( g \) is the acceleration due to gravity (approximately 9.81 m/s² on Earth),
- \( h \) is the height or position of the object above a reference point.
So, the correct factors from your options are **mass and position**.
\[ PE = mgh \]
where:
- \( PE \) is the potential energy,
- \( m \) is the mass of the object,
- \( g \) is the acceleration due to gravity (approximately 9.81 m/s² on Earth),
- \( h \) is the height or position of the object above a reference point.
So, the correct factors from your options are **mass and position**.
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