The energy of an object due to its specific position or configuration is known as: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The energy of an object due to its specific position or configuration is known as:
A. Potential Energy
B. Kinetic Energy
C. Thermal Energy
D. Mechanical Energy
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Potential energy is the stored energy an object possesses due to its position relative to other objects, stresses within itself, its electric charge, or other factors. For example, water stored in a dam has gravitational potential energy, and a compressed spring has elastic potential energy.

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In which of the following scenarios is the work done physically zero?
A. All of the above.
B. A satellite moving in a circular orbit around the Earth.
C. A person pushing a heavy wall that does not move.
D. A person carrying a heavy load on his head and walking on a horizontal road.

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Work (W) = F × d × cos(θ). In scenario A, displacement (d) is zero. In scenario B, the applied force (upward) is perpendicular to the displacement (horizontal), so cos(90°) = 0. In scenario C, the centripetal force (gravity) is perpendicular to the satellite's instantaneous direction of motion, so work done is zero. All cases yield zero work.

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The buoyant force on a body immersed in a fluid depends on
A. Volume of body
B. Density of body
C. Acceleration due to gravity
D. Both B and C

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
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The relative permeability of a ferromagnetic material is
A. Slightly greater than 1
B. Very large
C. Exactly 1
D. Slightly less than 1

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
Ferromagnetic materials have μ_r >> 1 (hundreds to thousands). Paramagnetic slightly >1, diamagnetic

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