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What is the energy stored in an object called due to its position or height from the ground?

Option: 1

Kinetic energy


Option: 2

Potential energy


Option: 3

Thermal energy

 


Option: 4

Electrical energy


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Potential energy is the energy that an object possesses due to its position or its height above the ground. It is given by the equation PE = mgh, where m is the mass of the object, g is the acceleration due to gravity and h is the height above the ground.

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