Question

_______ energy possessed by an object is directly proportional to its height above the ground level

Answer 1

1. Gravitational potential energy of an object is directly proportional to its height above the zero position.
2. Potential Energy: The energy possessed by an object by virtue of its position. It is represented by $P.E=mgh$ where m is mass and g is acceleration due to gravity.
3. At a given place, m and g are constant. So, potential energy is directly proportional to height
4. Example - Water stored in a dam

Hence, Gravitational potential Energy possessed by an object is directly proportional to its height above the ground level.