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

Gravitational potential energy and kinetic energy — practice question

A student may either run or walk up the stairs to reach her classroom. Which statement explains the power needed and the gravitational potential energy gained when she runs up the stairs compared with when she walks up them?

  • ARunning provides more gravitational potential energy and uses more power.
  • BRunning provides more gravitational potential energy and uses the same power.
  • CRunning provides the same gravitational potential energy and uses more power.
  • DRunning provides the same gravitational potential energy and uses the same power.

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