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A weight is lifted above the ground.

Which type of energy does the weight have?
A. electrical potential energy
b. kinetic energy
C. gravitational potential energy
D. elastic potential energy

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Answer:

C. gravitational potential energy

Step-by-step explanation:

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A weight lifted vertically to acquire gravitational potential energy. A weight lifted vertically to acquire gravitational potential energy. If the force were to be removed, the object would fall back down to the ground and the gravitational potential energy would be transferred to kinetic energy of the falling object.

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Answer:

C

Step-by-step explanation:

gravitational potential energy

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