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GPE and KE Trade-Off (Conservation of Energy)

Part of Gravitational Potential Energy — GCSE Physics

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Section 6 of 16

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15 questions

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📊 GPE and KE Trade-Off (Conservation of Energy)

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).

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GPE Increases with Height How It Works: GPE and KE Exchange The Power of Height Understanding Gravitational Field Strength (g)

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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GPE Increases with Height

How It Works: GPE and KE Exchange