Question

multiple choice question
energy contained in an object due to its position or state is referred to as what type of energy?
o electromagnetic
o potential
o kinetic
o thermal

Explanation:

Potential energy is the energy an object has due to its position or state. For example, a book on a high - shelf has gravitational potential energy because of its height above the ground, and a stretched spring has elastic potential energy due to its deformed state.

Answer:

Potential