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

Gravitational potential energy and kinetic energy — practice question

An object is moved horizontally to the right in a uniform vertical gravitational field. Which statement describes how the gravitational potential energy of the object changes?

  • AIt decreases in direct proportion to the displacement.
  • BIt does not change with the displacement.
  • CIt increases in direct proportion to the displacement.
  • DIt increases in direct proportion to the square of the displacement.

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