Multiple Choice
Which type of energy is considered stored energy in the context of gravitational fields?
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10. Conservation of Energy
Gravitational Potential Energy
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Energy stored in a system due to its position is what kind of energy?
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Gravitational Potential Energy
B
Kinetic Energy
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Thermal Energy
D
Chemical Energy
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Identify the type of energy that is associated with the position of an object in a gravitational field. This is known as potential energy.
Understand that gravitational potential energy is specifically the energy stored due to an object's position relative to a gravitational source, such as the Earth.
Recall that kinetic energy is related to the motion of an object, not its position, and is given by the formula: , where is mass and is velocity.
Recognize that thermal energy is related to the temperature of a system and the random motion of particles, not the position of an object.
Chemical energy is stored in the bonds of chemical compounds and is not related to the position of an object in a gravitational field.
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