Question

Potential energy is independent of:

• A. Position of the object.
• B. Shape of the object.
• C. Mass of the object.
• D. Path taken by the object.

Answer 1

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.