Question

Which is the best term to use when describing the energy of position?

Answer 1

The answer is Potential,
An energy possess by an object by virtue of its position. OR the energy an object has at a stationary position

Answer 2

Answer: Option (c) is the correct answer.

Explanation:

Energy possessed by an object due to it position is known as potential energy. Whereas energy possessed by an object due to its motion is known as kinetic energy.

For example, water behind a dam has potential energy.

Therefore, we can conclude that when describing the energy of position then the best term is potential.