Question

Which apple has the greatest potential energy?

Answer 1

Answer: Apple at point D

Explanation:

Potential energy is the energy possessed by an object by virtue of its position.

$P.E=m\times g\times h$

m= mass of object

g = acceleration due to gravity = $10ms^{-2}$

h = height of an object  

Thus as can be seen from the relation, potential energy is directly proportional to the height of an object, the apple with maximum height, at point D will have maximum potential energy.

Answer 2

D. Because as height increases, so does the potential energy.