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Is potential energy the property of a si...

Is potential energy the property of a single object? Justify.

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No, Potential energy is a property of a system rather than of a single object due to its physical position. Because gravitation potential energy depends on relative position. So, a reference level at which to set the potential energy equal to zero.
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