Multiple choice

When an object has energy because of its position, condition, or chemical makeup, it has _____.

  1. kinetic energy

  2. gravitational energy

  3. thermal energy

  4. potential energy
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Potential energy is the energy stored in an object due to its position, condition, or chemical composition. Kinetic energy, by contrast, is the energy of motion.

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