Question

question 3
a 10 gram ball is held 2 meters from the ground. it has ______ energy.

Explanation:

Potential energy is the energy stored in an object due to its position. The formula for gravitational potential energy is \(PE = mgh\) (where \(m\) is mass, \(g\) is acceleration due to gravity, \(h\) is height). Here, the ball is at a height (\(h = 2m\)) above the ground. Since it is stationary (no motion, so no kinetic energy from motion at this moment), the energy it has is related to its position. Gravitational potential energy fits this description as it depends on height (\(h\)), mass (\(m\)) and \(g\) (acceleration due to gravity).

Answer:

potential