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    Question

    A body is thrown vertically upwards and then falls back

    on the ground. Its potential energy is maximum:
    A on the ground Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B at the maximum height Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C during the return journey Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Both on the ground and at the maximum height Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Potential energy is given by U=mgh, where h is the height above the ground. The potential energy is maximum at the maximum height because h is greatest at this point. On the ground, h=0, so the potential energy is zero.

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