Physics

The correct statement is: Once the position of an object is determined, its gravitational potential energy is also determined.

The gravitational potential energy (GPE) depends on the object's height relative to a reference point, as well as its mass and the acceleration due to gravity. Once the object's position is specified (in terms of height relative to the reference point), its GPE can be calculated.

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Option B

The greater the distance between an object and the zero potential energy reference point, the greater its gravitational potential energy.

This is incorrect because the gravitational potential energy depends on the height relative to the reference point. If the object is farther from the reference point in the positive direction, GPE will be greater, but if it's in the negative direction (below the reference point), GPE will be negative.