Question

------------ of a two-particle system depends only on the separation between the two particles. The most appropriate choice for the blank space in the above sentence is---
(a) kinetic energy
(b) total mechanical energy
(c) potential energy
(d) total energy

Answer 1

Answer ⇒ Option (c). Potential Energy.

Explanation/Reason ⇒  
Potential energy between the two particles either depends upon the changed configuration or the separation between them. Hence, Answer will be the Potential Energy.

Kinetic Energy depends upon the amount of the work done by the body thus it cannot be possible in this case. 

Total mechanical energy and the total energy is the sum of the kinetic and the potential energy which will also not supports as the answer. Thus, Option c and d is also incorrect.


Hence, Option (c) is correct.


Hope it helps.

Answer 2

HEY!!

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✔✔c) Potential energy

✴Because potential energy of two particle system depends on the separation between two particles.