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The unit of potential energy is...

The unit of potential energy is

A

`g(cm//sec^(2))`

B

`g(cm//sec)^(2)`

C

`g(cm^(2)//sec)`

D

`g(cm//sec)`

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The correct Answer is:
b
Potential energy `= mgh = g((cm)/(sec^(2))) cm= g((cm)/(sec))^(2)`.
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