Fundamentals of Physics Extended (10th Edition)

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Chapter 8 - Potential Energy and Conservation of Energy - Problems - Page 203: 7d

Answer

Increase

Work Step by Step

If we increase the angle $\theta_{0}$, the ball will be at a greater height and thus will have to fall a greater distance. This would mean a greater change in gravitational potential energy and more work done by the gravitational force.
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