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

Gravitational potential energy and kinetic energy — practice question

A mass $m$ is placed in a uniform gravitational field. As the mass undergoes a displacement $x$ from P to Q, it loses potential energy $E$. Which row correctly gives the magnitude and the direction of the acceleration due to gravity in this field?

  • Amagnitude: $\frac{E}{mx}$, direction: $\rightarrow$
  • Bmagnitude: $\frac{E}{mx}$, direction: $\leftarrow$
  • Cmagnitude: $\frac{E}{x}$, direction: $\rightarrow$
  • Dmagnitude: $\frac{E}{x}$, direction: $\leftarrow$

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