Question

An object in a given position can have a certain potential energy with respect to one level and a different value of potential energy with respect to another level.

• A. True
• B. False
• C. Ambiguous
• D. Data insufficient

Answer 1

The correct option is A True

Potential energy of an object always defined with respect to reference point. If location of reference point changes, there is a possibility that potential at that point would change.

In general, we write the potential energy of an object at a height $h$ from earth surface $U=mgh$. Here we take earth surface as a zero potential level or reference point.

Hence, Given statement is true. Option A