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

Gravitational potential energy and kinetic energy — practice question

A gravitational force $F$ acts on a mass of $6.0\,\text{kg}$ on a planet. The mass is displaced by force $F$ by $30\,\text{m}$ in the same direction as the gravitational field. The work done by the field is $450\,\text{J}$. What are the force $F$ on the mass and the acceleration of free fall $g$ on the planet?

  • A$F = 0.067\,\text{N},\; g = 0.011\,\text{m s}^{-2}$
  • B$F = 0.067\,\text{N},\; g = 0.40\,\text{m s}^{-2}$
  • C$F = 15\,\text{N},\; g = 2.5\,\text{m s}^{-2}$
  • D$F = 15\,\text{N},\; g = 90\,\text{m s}^{-2}$

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