Question

Which of the following is true?

• A. Potential energy decreases as altitude increases
• B. Potential energy increases as altitude increases
• C. Potential energy first increases and then decreases as altitude increases
• D. Potential energy first decreases and then increases as altitude increases

Answer 1

Answer:

B. Potential energy increases as altitude increases

As altitude increases potential energy increases. From the equation of potential energy (PE); PE = m x g x h We can see that the potential energy is directly proportional to height. Hence the statement is justified.