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

Gravitational potential energy and kinetic energy — practice question

A ball of mass $m$ is projected upwards through height $h$ in air with initial velocity $v$, as shown. The effect of air resistance is taken to be negligible. The acceleration of free fall is $g$. What is the total work done by the gravitational force on the ball as it travels from $P$ to $Q$?

  • Azero
  • B$\frac{1}{2}mv^2$
  • C$mgh$
  • D$2mgh$

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