Which of the following is an example of potential energy? View Available Hint(s) Which of the following is an example of potenti
al energy? a hot cup of coffee the mercury rising within a thermometer a bowling ball placed on the top shelf of a closet waves crashing against the shoreline
a bowling ball placed on the top shelf of a closet.
Explanation:
Potential energy is the energy that is stored in an object due to its position relative to some zero position. An object possesses gravitational potential energy if it is positioned at a height above (or below) the zero height.
