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प्रश्न
What do you understand by ‘potential energy’? Give three examples to illustrate your answer.
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उत्तर
Potential energy is the energy possessed by a body due to its position or configuration.
Examples:
- Water stored in a dam has gravitational potential energy.
- A stretched rubber band has elastic potential energy.
- A stone kept at a height has gravitational potential energy.
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