Two bodies A and B of masses 10 kg and 20 kg respectively are at the same height above the ground.

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Two bodies A and B of masses 10 kg and 20 kg respectively are at the same height above the ground.

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Two bodies A and B of masses 10 kg and 20 kg respectively are at the same height above the ground. Which of the two has the greater potential energy ?

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  2. Gandalf

    The body B having mass 20 kg has the greater potential energy. This can be explained as follows: P.E. = mgh For both the bodies gravity and height are the same so the body with greater mass possesses greater potential energy.

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