The energy possessed by a body by virtue of its height is called .
A
kinetic energy
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B
potential energy
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C
heat energy
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Solution
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.