A Levels Physics (9702)•9702/11/M/J/22

Explanation
Gravitational PE gain is mgh; for constant ΔPE, h ∝ 1/m
Steps:
- Gravitational potential energy gain ΔPE = mgh, where g is constant.
- If ΔPE is the same for all objects, then mgh = constant.
- Rearrange to h = constant / (mg), so h decreases as m increases.
- Graph of h vs. m is a decreasing hyperbola.
Why A is correct:
- Option A shows h inversely proportional to m, matching ΔPE = mgh for constant ΔPE.
Why the others are wrong:
- B shows direct proportion (h increases with m), violating inverse relation in ΔPE = mgh.
- C shows constant h (independent of m), ignoring mass effect on PE.
- D shows h increasing then decreasing or unrelated trend, not matching hyperbolic inverse.
Final answer: A
Topic: Gravitational potential energy and kinetic energy
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