A Plot of the Gravitational Potential Energy of a 1-Kg

question 38

Multiple Choice

A plot of the gravitational potential energy of a 1-kg body as a function of its height above the surface of a planet shows that the gravitational acceleration at the surface of the planet is

• A)1.5 m/s²
• B)1.7 m/s²
• C)3.0 m/s²
• D)6.0 m/s²
• E)9.8 m/s²

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