Question

Which is the best description of potential energy?(1 point)
Responses

All objects have potential energy stored in their chemical bonds and will have more potential energy when they are positioned above Earth’s surface.
All objects have potential energy stored in their chemical bonds and will have more potential energy when they are positioned above Earth’s surface.

Only some objects have potential energy stored in their chemical bonds.
Only some objects have potential energy stored in their chemical bonds.

All objects have potential energy stored in their chemical bonds and will have more potential energy when they are in motion.
All objects have potential energy stored in their chemical bonds and will have more potential energy when they are in motion.

Objects’ potential energy can be destroyed if the chemical bonds are broken.
Objects’ potential energy can be destroyed if the chemical bonds are broken.

Answer 1

The best description of potential energy from the responses provided is:

**All objects have potential energy stored in their chemical bonds and will have more potential energy when they are positioned above Earth’s surface.**

This definition encompasses both gravitational potential energy (related to an object's height above the Earth's surface) and the potential energy present in chemical bonds.