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Gravitational Potential Energy

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The gravitational potential energy of an object is due to

A

its mass

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its acceleration due to gravity

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its height above the earth surface

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all of the above

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Solution

The correct option is D all of the above
The gravitational potential energy of an object is given by: $m g H$
(where $m$ is the mass of an object , $g$ is its acceleration due to gravity and $H$ is its height above the earth surface).

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