Which factors does an object’s potential energy depend on?(1 point)

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the object’s mass and height, and acceleration due to gravity
the object’s mass and height, and acceleration due to gravity

the object’s mass, height, and kinetic energy
the object’s mass, height, and kinetic energy

the object’s mass and height

Answer 1

The correct response is: the object’s mass and height, and acceleration due to gravity.

Potential energy, particularly gravitational potential energy, is calculated using the formula \( PE = mgh \), where \( m \) is the mass of the object, \( g \) is the acceleration due to gravity, and \( h \) is the height above a reference point.