Question

On what factor does gravitational potential energy of a body depend?

Answer 1

Answer:

Gravitational potential energy depends on the weight of the body and also on the height above the surface of the earth

Explanation:

Gravitational potential energy= -GMm/R

where G is the universal gravitational constant

          R is the radius of the earth or the height above the earths surface

          m is the mass of the satellite or the body

and the -ve sign indicates that the energy is utilized to do work against force of gravitation to maintain its position