b: b; its mass is smaller
Between ball B and ball C, ball B has LESS potential energy because its mass is smaller.
A potential energy, stored energy that depends upon the relative position of various parts of a system. A spring has more potential energy when it is compressed or stretched.
Potential energy is given by formula.
[tex]P.E= m*g*h[/tex]
Since, P.E is directly proportional to mass. Thus, the ball having smaller mass will have the less P.E.
Thus, option b is correct.
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