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A body is falling from a height h. After it has fallen a height `(h)/(2)`, it will possess

A

only potential energy

B

only kinetic energy

C

half potential and half kinetic energy

D

more kinetic and less potential energy

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The correct Answer is:
C
At a height h, PE = mgh At a height `h//2, PE = mg ((h)/(2)) = (1)/(2)mgh` The rest `((1)/(2) mgh)` of the PE is converted into KE. Thus, at a height `(h//2), PE = KE = (1)/(2)mgh.`
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