A body is falling from a height h- At a height h - 2- it will possessA- Only potential energyB- Only kinetic energyC- More potential energy- less kinetic energyD- Half potential energy- half kinetic energy

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Standard IX

Physics

Potential Energy of an Object at a Height

A body is fal...

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A body is falling from a height h. At a height h/2, it will possess ____ energy.

Only potential energy

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Only kinetic energy

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More potential energy, less kinetic energy

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Half potential energy, half kinetic energy

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The correct option is D Half potential energy, half kinetic energy

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