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Can a body possess energy even when it is not in motion? Explain your answer with an example.
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Yes, a body can possess energy even when it is not in motion.
Example — A stone at rest placed at a height above the ground has potential energy. Even though the body is not in motion (kinetic energy = 0), but when a body is raised to a height say h possess potential energy because of its raised position.
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