Question

Which is a good description of potential energy?
A. Conserved energy
B. Energy of motion
C. Energy of reaction
D. Stored energy

Answer 1

The best description of potential energy is **D. Stored energy**. Potential energy refers to the energy that is stored in an object due to its position, condition, or configuration, and it has the potential to be converted into kinetic energy (energy of motion) when the object is in motion.