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Potential energy of an object at a height h is `E_(P)` = mgh. This equation is true only if
(i) The acceleration due to gravity is constant.
(ii) The potential energy is path dependent.

A

Only (i) is true.

B

Only (ii) is true.

C

Both (i) and (ii) are false

D

Both (i) and (ii) are true.

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