A ball is placed at the edge of a table and then at the centre. The height of the table remains unchanged. What will be the difference in the gravitational potential energy of the ball in the two positions?

Subject: General Awareness | Topic: Science | Difficulty: MEDIUM

Options

1. (A) The potential energy is higher at the edge than at the centre
2. (B) The potential energy is the same in both positions
3. (C) The potential energy is lower at the edge than at the centre
4. (D) Its potential energy keeps changing continuously with the motion of the ball

Verified Answer

Option (B): The potential energy is the same in both positions

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