An object’s gravitational potential energy is dependent on the object’s mass, the strength of its gravitational field, and which of the following: (1 point)

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the temperature of the object
the temperature of the object

the height of the object
the height of the object

the shape of the object
the shape of the object

the velocity of the object

Answer 1

The correct answer is:

the height of the object

Gravitational potential energy (PE) 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 of the object above a reference level.