Physics 9702 · AS & A Level · Gravitational potential energy and kinetic energy

Gravitational potential energy and kinetic energy — practice question

An object is transported in a vertical plane from X to Y, and then from Y to Z, as shown in the diagram. The distances between the different points are marked on the diagram. The lines XY and VZ are vertical. The object has a weight of $20\,\text{N}$. How much gravitational potential energy does the object gain when it moves from X to Z?

  • A$60\,\text{J}$
  • B$120\,\text{J}$
  • C$140\,\text{J}$
  • D$260\,\text{J}$

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