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05/11/2021 9:39 am
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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?
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05/11/2021 9:42 am
Let the masses of A and B = m
Height of A = h
Height of B = 2h
Potential energy for body A, PEA = mgh
Potential energy for body B, PEB = mg2h
Ratio = PEA : PEB = (mgh)/(mg2h) = \(\frac{1}{2}\)