Question

The gravitational potential energy of an object is due to

• A. it's mass
• B. ts acceleration due to gravity
• C. its height above the earth’s surface
• D. all of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is D

all of the above

The explanation for the correct answer:

Option (D): All of the above

1. Gravitational potential energy is the energy possessed by an object by virtue of its position in a gravitational field.
2. The general equation for the gravitational potential energy is $\mathrm{U}=\mathrm{mgh}$.
3. Here, $\mathrm{m}$ denotes the mass of the object, $\mathrm{g}$ is the acceleration due to gravity and $\mathrm{h}$ is the height above the surface.

Thus, Option (D) is correct.