If an object is raised four times as high, how is its gravitational interaction (potential) energy affected?
1 Answer
Jun 5, 2017
See below.
Explanation:
Let's assume that the body previously was at height h from the ground.
If the body is raised four times higher, then height = 4h.
The Initial Potential Energy = mgh
The Final Potential Energy = mg * 4h = 4mgh.
So, The Potential energy will increase by 4 times.