The gravitational potential energy of an object will not be affected by changing the path, provided the height is same A.True B.False

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2023-03-21

The gravitational potential energy of an object will not be affected by changing the path, provided the height is same
A. True
B. False

Answer & Explanation

Ryker Lloyd

Ryker Lloyd

Beginner2023-03-22Added 6 answers


The equation for gravitational potential energy is given by PE = m×g×h, where h is the vertical displacement.
As long as the height stays constant, the gravitational potential energy is therefore path independent and unaffected by the path taken.

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