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Matter In Our Surroundings

Question
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Two bodies A and B of equal masses are kept at heights of h and 2h, respectively. What will be the ratio of their potential energies?

Solution

Let the mass of each body be m.
P.E. of body A = mgh
P.E. of body B = mg. 2h
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