When was the **most** gravitational potential energy stored between Adele and Earth? Assume that Adele's mass did not change.


Gravitational potential energy (GPE) between two objects depends on the height of one object relative to the other. Given that Adele's mass remains constant, the **most gravitational potential energy** between Adele and Earth would be when she was at her highest point above the Earth’s surface, such as in a high-altitude location, an airplane, or even higher in outer space.

The formula for gravitational potential energy near Earth's surface is:

\[
\text{GPE} = m \cdot g \cdot h
\]

where:
- \( m \) is Adele's mass,
- \( g \) is the acceleration due to gravity (approximately \( 9.8 \, \text{m/s}^2 \) near Earth's surface),
- \( h \) is her height above the Earth's surface.

The larger the value of \( h \), the greater the gravitational potential energy. Therefore, the most gravitational potential energy was stored between Adele and Earth when she was at her greatest height \( h \) relative to Earth.

Would you like further explanation or specific calculations?

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1. How does gravitational potential energy vary with distance from Earth’s center in space?
2. How would Adele's gravitational potential energy change if she were on another planet?
3. How is gravitational potential energy related to Adele's potential kinetic energy upon falling?
4. What happens to Adele's gravitational potential energy if Earth’s gravity were stronger?
5. How would Adele's gravitational potential energy differ on a mountain versus at sea level?

**Tip:** Gravitational potential energy is always relative to a specific reference point, typically Earth's surface or its center.

When was the most gravitational potential energy stored between Adele and Earth? Assume that Adele's mass did not change.

Discover when the most gravitational potential energy was stored between Adele and Earth by exploring the gravitational potential energy formula, GPE = m * g * h, and how height influences energy storage. Ideal for high school students learning physics and energy concepts.

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