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Read each scenario and then answer the question.
Scenario A: A 6-kg bucket is raised a distance of 6 m.
Scenario B: A 9-kg bucket is raised a distance of 5 m.
Scenario C: A 12-kg bucket is raised a distance of 4 m.
Scenario D: A 15-kg bucket is raised a distance of 3 m.
Which scenario generates the most gravitational potential energy?
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Gravitational potential energy is U = mgh, so compare m·h for each:
- A: 6·6 = 36
- B: 9·5 = 45
- C: 12·4 = 48
- D: 15·3 = 45
Scenario C (12 kg raised 4 m) gives the largest U (48g ≈ 470.4 J).
- A: 6·6 = 36
- B: 9·5 = 45
- C: 12·4 = 48
- D: 15·3 = 45
Scenario C (12 kg raised 4 m) gives the largest U (48g ≈ 470.4 J).
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