The unit of potential energy is

g (c m / s e c)

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g (c m / s e c)^{2}

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g (c m^{2} / s e c)

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Solution

The correct option is B $g (c m / s e c)^{2}$
We know that potential energy is given as,
Potential energy $= m g h$

We use CGS unit of length, mass, and acceleration in above formula.

$= g (\frac{c m}{s e c^{2}}) c m$

$= g {(\frac{c m}{s e c})}^{2}$

Final Answer: (B)

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