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GPE and height relationship

Part of Gravitational Potential Energy · GCSE GCSE Physics revision

This study notes covers GPE and height relationship within Gravitational Potential Energy for GCSE Physics. Revise Gravitational Potential Energy in Energy for GCSE Physics with 15 exam-style questions and 6 flashcards. This is a high-frequency topic, so it is worth revising until the explanation feels precise and repeatable. It is section 2 of 17 in this topic. Use this study notes to connect the idea to the wider topic before moving on to questions and flashcards.

Topic position

Section 2 of 17

Practice

15 questions

Recall

6 flashcards

GCSE Physics revision: gravitational potential energy increases with height above the ground

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Practice Questions for Gravitational Potential Energy

What is the value of gravitational field strength (g) on Earth?

A. 9.8 N/kg
B. 9.8 m/s
C. 10 kg/N
D. 6.7 N/kg

1 markfoundation

Explain how gravitational potential energy is related to an object's mass and height. Refer to the equation Ep = mgh in your answer.

3 marksstandard

Quick Recall Flashcards

GPE ∝ mass

double the mass, double the GPE (directly proportional)

GPE ∝ g

same object at same height on Moon has 1/6 the GPE as on Earth

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