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An object of mass 2 kg falls from a height of 10 m. What is its potential energy loss? (g = 10 m/s^2)
A20 J
B200 J
C100 J
D50 J
✓ Correct Answer: B — 200 J
The potential energy loss is mgh = 2 * 10 * 10 = 200 Joules.
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