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What would be the gravitational potential energy of an object whose mass is 1 kg and is at a height of 10 m?


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50J

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49J

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10J

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D

98J

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Solution

The correct option is D

98J


The energy possessed by a body due to its position is the potential energy.

Potential energy, PE =m×g×h
where, m is the mass, g is the acceleration due to gravity and h is the height to which the body is raised.
Potential Energy, PE =m×g×h=1×9.8×10=98 J


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