The potential energy of a 100 kg sled is less than the potential energy of a 200 kg sled.
When the mass is doubled,the potential energy gets doubled as it is directly proportional to mass.
Explanation:
Potential energy is the energy possessed by an object by virtue of its position or configuration. It is given by the expression
P=mgh
where m represents mass, g represents acceleration due to gravity and h represents the height at which the object is placed.
The 100 kg sled and 200 kg sled are at the same height h.
[tex]Potential\ energy\ of\ 100 kg\ sled=100\times g\times h\\\\Potential\ energy\ of\ 200 kg\ sled=200\times g\times h[/tex]
Potential energy of 200 kg sled is greater than that of 100 kg sled.
Since potential energy is directly proportional to mass, it doubles when the mass is doubled.
