Physics (AS & A Level) · May / June 2026 · Paper 13 · Question 18
9702Gravitational potential energy and kinetic energy
An object is displaced horizontally to the right in a uniform vertical gravitational field. Which statement describes the change in the gravitational potential energy of the object?
- AIt decreases in direct proportion to the displacement.
- BIt does not change with the displacement.
- CIt increases in direct proportion to the displacement.
- DIt increases in direct proportion to the square of the displacement.
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Correct answer: B. It does not change with the displacement.
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