Question

which set of terms best defines what affects kinetic energy and potential energy, respectively?
position, gravity
gravity, velocity
velocity, height
height, position

Explanation:

• Kinetic energy formula: \(KE=\frac{1}{2}mv^{2}\), where \(m\) is mass and \(v\) is velocity. So velocity affects kinetic energy.
• Gravitational potential energy formula: \(PE = mgh\), where \(m\) is mass, \(g\) is acceleration due to gravity and \(h\) is height. So height affects potential energy.

Answer:

velocity, height