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Assuming potential energy ‘U’ at ground level to be zero.

All objects are made up of same material.

UP = Potential energy of solid sphere

UQ = Potential energy of solid cube

UR = Potential energy of solid cone

US = Potential energy of solid cylinder

(A) US > UP

(B) UQ > US

(C) UP > UQ

(D) UP > US

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by kratos
 
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Correct option (A) (B)

Explanation:

In P, Q and ; the centre of masses lie at D/2 height from the base level. Where as in R(cons) the com *** at D/4 height from the base.

Hence UP > UQ .

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