What is the definition of “potential energy”?

Physics

2 answers:

jeka943 years ago

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Correct answer choice is:

B) The energy that a piece of matter has because of its position or because of the arrangement of parts.

Explanation:

Potential energy is described as mechanical energy, saved energy, or energy created by its location. The energy that a ball has when sat at a top of a perpendicular hill while it is about to roll down is an example of potential energy. An object can store energy as the effect of its position. For example, the heavy ball of a wrecking machine is saving energy when it is maintained at a raised position. This stored energy of position is indicated to as potential energy.

ser-zykov [4K]3 years ago

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Potential energy is the energy stored in matter because of
its position or because of the arrangement of parts.

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