An object’s gravitational potential energy is dependent on the object’s mass, the strength of its gravitational field, and which of the following:

Question

A). the shape of the object

B). the temperature of the object

C). the velocity of the object

D). the height of the object

Answer 1

The gravitational potential energy of an object is dependent on the object's mass, the strength of the gravitational field, and D) the height of the object.

The formula for gravitational potential energy (U) is given by:

\[ U = mgh \]

where:

• \( m \) is the mass of the object,
• \( g \) is the acceleration due to gravity (strength of the gravitational field),
• \( h \) is the height of the object above a reference point.