wiz-icon
MyQuestionIcon
MyQuestionIcon
1
You visited us 1 times! Enjoying our articles? Unlock Full Access!
Question

An object on the Earth is moved from one position to another position vertically.

The potential energy is independent of ____.


A

mass of the body

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
B

acceleration due to gravity

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
C

the path taken by the body

Right on! Give the BNAT exam to get a 100% scholarship for BYJUS courses
D

final position of the body

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
Open in App
Solution

The correct option is C

the path taken by the body


Potential energy depends only on initial and final positions. It is independent of the path taken in between two points.

Potential energy depends upon the mass of the body and acceleration due to gravity.

As we can see from the equation
P=mgh


flag
Suggest Corrections
thumbs-up
0
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
similar_icon
Related Videos
thumbnail
lock
Kinetic Energy
PHYSICS
Watch in App
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
CrossIcon