Question
Which of the following affect the gravitational potential energy of an object?
Multiple select question.
speed
mass
position
density
Multiple select question.
speed
mass
position
density
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The factors that affect the gravitational potential energy of an object are:
- **Mass**: The greater the mass of the object, the greater its gravitational potential energy.
- **Position**: Gravitational potential energy is dependent on the height (or position) of the object relative to a reference point, typically the ground or another specified level.
**Speed** and **density** do not directly affect the gravitational potential energy. Speed is related to kinetic energy, while density does not influence gravitational potential energy directly, although it can be a factor in determining mass for a given volume.
So, the correct answers are:
- Mass
- Position
- **Mass**: The greater the mass of the object, the greater its gravitational potential energy.
- **Position**: Gravitational potential energy is dependent on the height (or position) of the object relative to a reference point, typically the ground or another specified level.
**Speed** and **density** do not directly affect the gravitational potential energy. Speed is related to kinetic energy, while density does not influence gravitational potential energy directly, although it can be a factor in determining mass for a given volume.
So, the correct answers are:
- Mass
- Position