Suppose the Gravitational Potential Energy for a Mass at an Altitude

question 31

Multiple Choice

Suppose the gravitational potential energy for a mass at an altitude of one Earth radius is PE₁ and at two Earth radii is PE₂.How do the absolute values of these potential energies compare?

• A)|PE₁| = 2|PE₂|
• B)|PE₁| = 4|PE₂|
• C)|PE₁| < 2|PE₂|
• D)|PE₁| > 2|PE₂| but is not equal to 4|PE₂|

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