Question

Energy possessed by a body by virtue of its position at a height is :

• A. Kinetic energy
• B. Chemical energy
• C. Potential energy
• D. Magnetic energy

Answer 1

The correct option is C Potential energy

The potential energy of a body is defined as energy possessed by a body by virtue of its position at a height.
$P.E=mgh$

$m$: mass of the object

$g$ : gravitational acceleration

$h$: height gained by object