Question

A man climbing a hill possesses potential as well as the kinetic energy.

• A. True
• B. False

Answer 1

The correct option is A True

1. A body possesses kinetic energy when it is in motion.
2. The body possesses potential energy by virtue of its position at some height from the earth's surface or change in shape.
3. A man climbing on a hill has some height from the surface of the earth therefore he will have some potential energy.
4. Since the man moving on a hill has some motion, he will have kinetic energy also.

Thus, the given statement is true.