Question

Analysis Question:

1. The gravity on Mars is only 38% of Earth's. Would an object on Mars
have more or less potential energy than the same object at the same
height on Earth? Why?

Answer 1

The object on Mars has less potential energy than the same object on Earth.

Step-by-step explanation:

Potential energy, PE, is given by the equation PE = mgh, where m is the mass, g the acceleration due to gravity, and h the height. Since the gravity on Mars is 0.38 that of Earth, the same object would have 38% less potential energy than on Mars. But don't tell that to a Martian.