Question

1. which type of energy depends on an objects weight and height above a reference level?

chemical energy
elastic potential energy
gravitational potential energy
nuclear energy

Explanation:

Gravitational potential energy is calculated using the formula \(E_p = mgh\), where \(m\) is mass (related to weight \(W=mg\)), \(g\) is the acceleration due to gravity, and \(h\) is the height above a reference level. Chemical energy is stored in chemical bonds. Elastic potential energy depends on the deformation of an elastic object (e.g., spring constant and displacement). Nuclear energy is related to the nucleus of an atom.

Answer:

gravitational potential energy