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 vertically upwards in air with an initial velocity $v$ to a height $h$, as illustrated. Air resistance may be ignored. The acceleration of free fall is $g$. What is the total work done by the gravitational force on the ball while it moves from $P$ to $Q$?

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

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