MCQ
In which case does the potential energy decrease
- AOn compressing a spring
- BOn stretching a spring
- COn moving a body against gravitational force
- ✓On the rising of an air bubble in water
✓
Answer
Correct option: D.
On the rising of an air bubble in water
(d) In compression or extension of a spring work is done against restoring force.In moving a body against gravity work is done against gravitational force of attraction.lt means in all three cases potential energy of the system increases.But when the bubble rises inthedirection of upthrust force then system works so the potential energy of the system decreases.
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