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Based on what you just saw, what is the relationship between potential energy and mass? A , B B they are directly proportional square C they are inversely proportional C
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Gael
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The correct answer is A: they are directly proportional.Potential energy is the energy an object possesses due to its position or configuration in a force field, such as a gravitational field. The formula for gravitational potential energy is:
where:-
is the potential energy,-
is the mass of the object,-
is the acceleration due to gravity,-
is the height above the reference point.From this formula, it is clear that the potential energy
is directly proportional to the mass
. This means that if the mass increases, the potential energy also increases proportionally, and if the mass decreases, the potential energy decreases proportionally.