Question

_______ of a two-particle system depends only on the separation between the two particles. The most appropriate choice for the blank space in the above sentence is:

• A. Kinectic energy
• B. Total mechanical energy
• C. Potential energy
• D. Total energy

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

Potential energy

As we know, potential energy is the energy that an object has due to its position in a force field or that a system has due to the configuration of its parts.

So, Potentlal energy of a two particle system.depends only on the separation between the two particles.

Answer (C) Potential energy