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Which is the best example of potential energy

A) holding a basketball in the air

B) rolling a ball across a flat table

C) flowing electric current through a wire

D) turning on a flashlight in a dark room

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A. holding a basketball in the air. 
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Answer: Option (A) is the correct answer.

Step-by-step explanation:

Potential energy is defined as the energy obtained by an object due to its position or height.

Mathematically, P.E. = mgh

where m = mass of object

g = force of gravity

h = height of the object

Hence, we can conclude that out of the given options the best example of potential energy holding a basketball in the air.

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