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For an object to have gravitational potential energy only, it must be


A

Moving

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At an elevated position with respect to the ground

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Accelerating

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Falling

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Solution

The correct option is B

At an elevated position with respect to the ground


A falling, moving and accelerating body has both potential as well as kinetic energy. Whereas, a body at an elevated position only has potential energy.


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