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Question
State two factors on which the potential energy of a body at a certain height above the ground depends.
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Solution
The potential energy of a body in the raised position depends upon the following two factors:
(a) The mass of the body: Greater the mass of the body, greater is the potential energy of the body.
(b) Its height above the ground: Higher the height of the body, greater is its potential.
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