Multiple choice

Mechanical potential energy depends on what condition?

  1. and object's ability to stretch

  2. and object's ability to compress

  3. and object's position

  4. an object's magnetism
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Mechanical potential energy depends on an object's position in a force field (gravitational or elastic). The wording in option C is closest, though it has a typo ('and' should be 'an'). Options A, B refer to specific types, and D is unrelated.

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