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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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