MCQ
______ of a two particle system depends only on the separation between the two particles. The most appropriate choice for the blank space in the above sentence is:
  • A
    Kinetic energy.
  • B
    Total mechanical energy.
  • C
    Potential energy.
  • D
    Total energy.

Answer

  1. Potential energy.

Explanation:

The potential energy of a two particle system depends only on the separation between the particles.

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