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TEA [102]
3 years ago
10

Which of the following illustrates an increase in potential energy? Group of answer choices a wind-up toy winding down a person

climbs a set of stairs an apple dropping from a tree a firecracker explodes
Physics
1 answer:
horrorfan [7]3 years ago
7 0

Answer:

A person climbs a set of stairs

Explanation:

Potential energy is said to be possessed by an object due to its position. As the height from the ground level increase, the potential energy increases. It is calculated by the below formula as :

P = mgh

Out of the given options, the option that illustrates an increase in potential energy is option (b) i.e. a person climbs a set of stairs. As he steps one stair, its position from ground increases. It means its potential energy increases.

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