Physics
The energy possessed by a body due to the force of attraction of earth on it is called its:
- Rotational kinetic energy
- Kinetic energy
- Gravitational potential energy
- Elastic potential energy
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Gravitational potential energy
Reason — Gravitational potential energy is the energy an object possesses because of its position in a gravitational field. It arises from the gravitational force between the object and the Earth (or another massive body).
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