Which of the following is an example of gravitational potential energy?
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. Water that is behind a dam.
- Gravitational potential energy is energy that is stored because of an object's position or height above the Earth's surface.
- For example, a book on a high bookshelf has higher potential energy than a book on the bottom shelf because it has further to fall.