State two factors on which the potential energy of a body at a certain height above the ground depends.

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Potential energy = mgh

∴ P.E. = m × h × g ‘

g’ is constant depends upon m and h

Two factors on which P.E. depends :

(i) Mass : greater the mass, greater is P.E.

(ii) HEIGHT ABOVE THE GROUND : Higher the height of body, greater is the P.E.

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The potential energy of a body in the raised position depends upon the following two factors : 

(a) The mass of the body: Greater the mass of the body, greater is the potential energy of the body. 

(b) Its height above the ground : Higher the height of the body, greater is its potential.

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