Potential Energy

Question 1

In which situations is gravitational potential energy present? Check all that apply.A person walks up a flight of stairs.A person runs across a room.Wind blows against a steel table anchored to the ground.Wind lifts a balloon into the air.A weightlifter holds a barbell on the ground.A weightlifter holds a barbell straight overhead.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

A person walks up a flight of stairs.; Wind lifts a balloon into the air.; A weightlifter holds a barbell straight overhead.

Question 2

Question 101836

Revolt · Accepted Answer

101836

Question 3

AB✔ CD

Revolt · Accepted Answer

✔ C

Question 4

A✔ BCD

Revolt · Accepted Answer

✔ B

Question 5

The acceleration due to gravity on the moon is 1.6 m/s2. What is the gravitational potential energy of a 1200-kg lander resting on top of a 350-m hill?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

✔ 672,000; J: 672,000; It would have times more gravitational potential energy.: 6

Question 6

4✔ 610

Revolt · Accepted Answer

✔ 6

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