If the altitude of an object doubles, its potential energy will.

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halve

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remain the same

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Solution

The correct option is A
double

$P E = M \times G \times H$
The potential energy of an object depends on mass, height, and acceleration due to gravity.
If the height of the object is double the potential energy of the object will also double.

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