Question

The mass of the hanging mass is m and the mass of the cart is M . You can assume that the floor over which the mass hangs has been chosen as the zero point of gravitational potential energy. If the hanging mass is at a height h above the floor, and has not yet been released, what type(s) of energy is/are present in the system

Answer 1

Gravitational Potential Energy

Step-by-step explanation:

Gravitational potential energy is energy an object possesses because of its position in a gravitational field (Hyper Physics). The potential energy is the energy that is stored in an object due to its position relative to some zero position(Physics Classroom).

For a body held at a height (h), the gravitational potential energy is capable to do work once the object is released from the height (h)