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Potential energy is independent of:


A
Position of the object.
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Shape of the object.
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Mass of the object.
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Path taken by the object.
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Solution

The correct option is D Path taken by the object.

Potential energy is the energy possessed by a body by virtue of its position. Elastic potential energy also depends on the shape of the object. For example, a stretched rubber band possesses potential energy.
Thus, potential energy depends on the position, mass and shape of the object. It does not depend on the path taken by the object.


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