KEY PRINCIPLE: In a closed system with no friction, GPE + KE = constant. As height decreases, GPE converts to KE (object speeds up). As height increases, KE converts to GPE (object slows down).
This diagram covers GPE and KE Trade-Off (Conservation of Energy) 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 6 of 16 in this topic. Focus on the labels, the relationships between parts, and the explanation that turns the diagram into an exam-ready answer.
Practice questions for Gravitational Potential Energy
What is the value of gravitational field strength (g) on Earth?
Explain how gravitational potential energy is related to an object's mass and height. Refer to the equation Ep = mgh in your answer.