Two bodies A and B of equal masses are kept at heights of h and 3h respectively. The ratio of their potential energies is :

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1 : 9

1 : 3

3 : 1

1 : 1

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    Let mass of bodies = m
   $∵$    Potential energy = mgh
∴ PA = mgh
   and PB = mg(3h)
          or 1 : 3

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