An object's gravitational potential energy is NOT directly related to which of the following?

a. It's height relative to a reference level

b. Its mass

c. Its speed < - - correct

d. The acceleration due to gravity

The correct answer is C. Its speed

Speed is related to the kinetic energy, not the potential one because kinetic requires the body to be in motion, that is, move at a certain speed. Potential energy has no motion.

All the answers for the quick check are

A

B

C

D

A

C

B