Question

Which statement best describes an object’s potential energy?(1 point) Responses The object’s kinetic energy determines its potential energy. The object’s kinetic energy determines its potential energy. The object’s mass and height determine its potential energy. The object’s mass and height determine its potential energy. The object’s mass and velocity determine its potential energy. The object’s mass and velocity determine its potential energy. The object’s mass, gravity, and height determine its potential energy.

Answer 1

The statement that best describes an object’s potential energy is: **"The object’s mass, gravity, and height determine its potential energy."**

Potential energy, specifically gravitational potential energy, is calculated using the formula PE = mgh, where "m" is the mass, "g" is the acceleration due to gravity, and "h" is the height above a reference point.