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The energy possessed by a body by virtue of its height is called .

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kinetic energy
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potential energy
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heat energy
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The correct option is B potential energy
The energy possessed by a body by virtue of its position is called the potential energy. Therefore, a body placed at a height above the ground possesses potential energy with respect to the ground.

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