Energy Quiz
Potential energy decreases as an object goes higher up.
True
False

False

Explanation:

The potential energy of a body increases by increasing the distance or elevation from a reference level (ground). This energy can be easily calculated by means of the following equation.

where:

m = mass [kg]

g = gravity acceleration [m/s²]

h = elevation [m]

As we can see the potential energy is proportional to height, that is, as the body increases its elevation, its potential energy increases.