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If the mass of a body is doubled, its potential energy _______?


A

becomes 2 times

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B

becomes 4 times

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C

becomes 8 times

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D

remains the same

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Solution

The correct option is A

becomes 2 times


Explanation for correct option:

Option (A):

  1. The energy possessed by a body due to its position relative to another object is called potential energy.
  2. Gravitational potential energy = mgh.
  3. Potential energy is directly proportional to mass, if the mass is doubled then potential energy is also doubled.

Hence, If the mass of a body is doubled, its potential energy becomes 2 times.


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