Multiple Choice
Which object has the most gravitational potential energy?
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10. Conservation of Energy
Gravitational Potential Energy
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When gravitational potential energy is converted, it is typically transformed into which two forms of energy?
A
Kinetic energy and thermal energy
B
Magnetic energy and elastic potential energy
C
Nuclear energy and chemical energy
D
Electrical energy and sound energy
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Begin by understanding the concept of gravitational potential energy. It is the energy stored in an object due to its position in a gravitational field, typically related to its height above the ground.
Consider the process of energy transformation. When an object falls, its gravitational potential energy is converted into other forms of energy.
Identify the primary form of energy that gravitational potential energy is converted into during free fall: kinetic energy. As the object falls, it accelerates, increasing its speed and thus its kinetic energy.
Recognize that some of the gravitational potential energy may also be converted into thermal energy due to air resistance and friction. This is because these forces can cause the object to heat up slightly as it moves through the air.
Conclude that the typical forms of energy into which gravitational potential energy is converted are kinetic energy and thermal energy, as these are the most common transformations observed in everyday scenarios.
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