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Introduction to Energy

Question 8 • Fall 24 GSE Physical Science B IC

A crane lifts a cargo box 10 m off the ground. If the crane lifts the cargo box twice as high, the potential energy will increase by

Answer
A
half.
B
the same amount.
C
two times.
D
four times.

Explanation

Gravitational potential energy is calculated as PE = mgh, where the cargo’s mass and gravity stay the same. Doubling the height from 10 m to 20 m therefore doubles its potential energy. The correct choice is “two times.”

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