Question

Which term refers to the energy an object has due to its position? A Electrical energy B. Potential energy C. Thermal energy D. Kinetic energy​

Answer 1

Answer:

Option B

Explanation:

Using the process of elimination, we will find this answer.

It's not option A because electrical energy involves electricity and has nothing to do with motion/position, although you can build machines fueled on electrical energy to create motion or position. (Hence; vehicles)

It is option B because potential energy is energy the object has when it's at rest, which means when the object remains in the same position it has potential energy.

It's not option C because thermal energy involves heat which you could use heat energy and convert it into electrical and then build a machine that is fueled on electrical energy that creates motion or position. (Hence; boats)

It's not option D because Kinetic energy is purely energy when a object is in motion, has nothing to do with a position of a object. As long as the object is moving it has kinetic energy.

Your answer is option B or "potential energy."

Hope this helps.

Answer 2

I think The answer is kinetic energy if