When an object is not in motion, it can still have a form of energy. What form of energy does an object have due to its distance from Earth? a. kinetic energy b. thermal energy c. gravitational potential energy d. electrical potential energy
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Step 1: When an object is not in motion and is at a height h from the surface of the Earth, it possesses gravitational potential energy due to its position in the Earth's gravitational field. Show more…
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