Gravity & PE Worksheet

Gravity is present in all matter within the universe.

Objects on the same celestial body experience gravity differently.

The mass of the celestial body determines the gravity generated.

Between Jupiter, the moon and Earth, which celestial body has the least gravitational force?

Which ball will hit the ground first?

Which will hit the ground first, the feathers or the bowling ball?

What caused the difference between the two experiments in #5 & #6?

If the sun didn’t have gravity, what would happen to the planets that orbit it?

If the sun had too much gravity, what would happen to the planets that orbit it?

What is the plant’s potential energy? Make sure to show calculations/equations.

What is the baby’s potential energy? Make sure to show calculations/equations.

What is the roller coaster’s potential energy? Make sure to show calculations/equations.

What is the roller coaster’s potential energy? Make sure to show calculations/equations.

What is the elephant’s potential energy? Make sure to show calculations/equations.

What is the tractor’s potential energy? Make sure to show calculations/equations.

What is the bullfrog’s potential energy? Make sure to show calculations/equations.

What is the car’s potential energy? Make sure to show calculations/equations.

What is the person’s potential energy? Make sure to show calculations/equations.

What is the person’s potential energy? Make sure to show calculations/equations.

What is the person’s potential energy? Make sure to show calculations/equations.

Where was the person's potential energy the highest? Where was it lowest?

Explain why the potential energy calculated for each celestial body makes sense for that body. Discuss the relationship between mass and gravity in your answer.

What is the potential energy of the person in space?