MCQ
When work is done on a body by an external force, its
  • A
    Only kinetic energy increases
  • B
    Only potential energy increases
  • Both kinetic and potential energies may increase
  • D
    Sum of kinetic and potential energies remains constant

Answer

Correct option: C.
Both kinetic and potential energies may increase
(c)

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