Potential Energy (Grade 10 NSC Matric Physical Sciences): Flashcards
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Potential energy definition
Potential energy definition
Energy an object has due to its position or state
Gravitational potential energy definition
Gravitational potential energy definition
Energy due to position in a gravitational field
Gravitational potential energy formula
Gravitational potential energy formula
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Gravitational potential energy (joules, J)
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Mass of object (kg)
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Gravitational acceleration (9.8 m⋅s⁻² on Earth)
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Perpendicular height from reference point (m)
Height vs potential energy relationship
Height vs potential energy relationship
Directly proportional - higher = greater PE
Gravitational PE at ground level ()
Gravitational PE at ground level ()
Zero
Gravitational acceleration value on Earth
Gravitational acceleration value on Earth
9.8 m⋅s⁻²