Two identical bricks A and B are resting on different shelves

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Problem

Two identical bricks A and B are resting on different shelves. Brick A is

1.5\,\text{m}

above the ground while brick B is

3.0\,\text{m}

above the ground. What is the ratio of the gravitational potential energy of brick B to that of brick A? (a)

1:2

(b)

4:1

(c)

2:1

(d)

1:1