Can a body processes energy even when it is not in motion? Explain your answer with an example

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Yes, the body is having energy even it is not in motion. That is due to by virtue of its position. This energy is called the Potential Energy.

Gravitational potential energy, P=mgh

Where m = mass of body g = acceleration due to gravity and h = height reached

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