Question

In which position would an object have a GREATER amount of potential energy? A) resting on the ground B) on top of a 3 m ladder C) hanging 20 m from the ground D) in the hand of a person 1 m off the ground

Answer 1

Answer: Option 'c' is correct.

Explanation:

Potential energy is the energy which is held by an object because of its position with respect to other object.

And the higher the object , the greater amount of potential energy it will have.

So, among the options, Hanging 20 m from the ground is the highest height of an object with respect to other object i.e. ground.

So, Hanging 20 m from the ground have greater amount of potential energy.

Hence, Option 'c' is correct.

Answer 2

C

Explanation:

This is because the higher the object is the more potential energy it can obtain. And 20m is the highest therefore it has greater energy