We know that potential energy is the stored energy in an object. In a stretched rubber band or compressed spring that stored energy is due to the objects tendency to return to its original shape, we call that elastic potential energy. What do you call the type of potential energy invested in an object by lifting it against the force of gravity? Question 1 options:

gravitational potential energy

law of conservation of energy

power

ground energy

Gravitational potential energy .

Explanation:

The tendency of an object (a stretched rubber band or compressed spring) to return to its original shape on the application of force possess elastic potential energy.

When we lift an object against the force of gravity, the energy possessed by it is called gravitational potential energy . It can be given by the formula as follows :

E = mgh

Where

m is mass of an object, g is acceleration due to gravity and h is height.

Hence, the correct option is (a) "gravitational potential energy ".