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Edexcel A-Level Physics Gravitational Potential Energy

Practise Edexcel A-Level Physics gravitational potential energy through mgh calculations, useful work against gravity and energy changes during vertical motion.

Syllabus
Pearson Edexcel International Advanced Subsidiary/Advanced Level
Course
Physics XPH11/YPH11
Level
AS

Exam points

  • calculate changes in gravitational potential energy or useful work using E=mgh
  • identify gravitational potential energy increase as work done against weight

1.3.19 - Gravitational potential energy question 1

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The diagram shows a system used to move a stone block up a ramp. A team of people uses a rope to pull the block at a constant speed.

Figure for Question 1.3.19 - Gravitational potential energy question 1 — Edexcel A-Level Physics AS

height of ramp =4.35 m=4.35 \mathrm{~m}
angle of ramp to horizontal =6.0=6.0^{\circ}
mass of block =2.10×103 kg=2.10 \times 10^{3} \mathrm{~kg}
speed of block up ramp =0.450 m s1=0.450 \mathrm{~m} \mathrm{~s}^{-1}
total power of team =6.25 kW=6.25 \mathrm{~kW}

Show that the useful work done on the block is about 90 kJ.

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