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What is the formula to calculate Potential Energy of a body of mass m residing on a height h? (g=acceleration due to gravity)

  1. m x g x h

  2. (m x m x g)/2

  3. (m x g x h)/3

  4. (m x h x h)
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The potential energy (PE) of an object at height h is given by PE = m × g × h, where m is mass, g is acceleration due to gravity, and h is height. This formula represents the work done against gravity to lift the object. The other options are incorrect: option B resembles kinetic energy formula, options C and D have incorrect mathematical relationships.

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