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2. What is the gravitational potential energy of an object?

A. Energy due to only the motion of the object
B. Potential energy stored in the nuclei of the object's atoms
C. Energy due to only the height of the object above Earth's surface
D. Energy due to the motion and position of the object above Earth's surface



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Final answer:

Gravitational potential energy is the energy an object has due to its position in a gravitational field, calculated as UG = mgh.


Explanation:

Gravitational potential energy is the energy an object possesses due to its position in a gravitational field, specifically its height relative to a reference point. In the case of the Earth, as an object changes its height above the Earth's surface, its gravitational potential energy changes. The formula for gravitational potential energy near the Earth's surface is given by UG = mgh, where m is the object's mass, g is the acceleration due to gravity, and h is the height above the ground.


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