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Question 7 • Physics I

When an object is not in motion, it can still have a form of energy. What form of energy does an object have due to its distance from Earth?

Answer
A
kinetic energy
B
gravitational potential energy
C
thermal energy
D
electrical potential energy

Explanation

An object can have energy because of its position, even when it is not moving. Energy due to an object's height or distance from Earth is gravitational potential energy, so the correct choice is gravitational potential energy.

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