Question

What is potential energy?

A) the energy of change
B) the energy of position or composition
C) the energy of mass or volume
D) the energy of motion

Answer 1

B.) the energy of position or composition

Step-by-step explanation:

Potential energy is the energy possessed by a body by virtue of its position or composition relative to others, stresses within itself, electric charge, and other factors.

Answer 2

The correct answer is B)the energy of position or composition

Step-by-step explanation:

Potential energy is defined as that capacity that a given body has to perform a job according to its position. Example: a spring, when compressed or stretched (it is elastic potential energy).